Rae Bareli Farmers Boost Income with Superfood Amaranth: 2 Lakh Profit from 2 Acres

• Farmers in Rae Bareli are cultivating amaranth, a superfood, instead of traditional paddy and wheat.
• Amaranth is a Rabi season crop, rich in medicinal properties, and grows well in normal climates.
• Progressive farmer Akhilesh Kumar Chaudhary highlights amaranth's low water and labor requirements, with high protein and mineral content.
• Cultivation costs for amaranth are 4,000-6,000 rupees per acre, yielding a profit of 200,000-250,000 rupees per crop.
• Amaranth has high market demand, selling for 100-150 rupees per kg, with 10-12 quintals yield per acre.