Rampur Farmer Earns Lakhs with 70-Day Pea Crop, Sets Profit Record

• Rampur farmer Alim Khan achieved a record profit by cultivating the 'Uday Kashi' pea variety, which matures in just 65-70 days.
• He cultivated peas on 2 acres, yielding approximately 8 quintals per bigha, and selling at Rs 20-25/kg.
• Alim Khan reported a net profit of around Rs 1.30 lakh, highlighting pea cultivation as a highly profitable venture with proper care.
• Key cultivation practices include timely sowing (late Oct-mid Nov), thorough plowing, row sowing, and using well-rotted cow dung manure.
• Minimal chemical fertilizers are needed; focus is on weed removal and early pest control for a successful harvest in 65-70 days.

Why It Matters: Pea cultivation, especially the Uday Kashi variety, offers high profits in short duration for farmers.