Rampur Farmer's Chili Crop: July Sowing, January Harvest, 5 Lakh Profit!

• Haroon, a farmer from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, achieved a bumper chili harvest from a July-sown crop, continuing into January.
• He cultivated the 446 variety of chili on 9 bighas, demonstrating that scientific methods and the right variety can ensure long-term yield.
• The crop has already been harvested five times, with expectations of two to three more, yielding 5 quintals per bigha per harvest.
• Chilies are sent to Delhi and Meerut mandis, fetching good prices of 52-55 rupees per kilogram.
• With an investment of approximately one lakh rupees, Haroon has already earned a net profit of 5 lakh rupees, with more expected.

Why It Matters: Rampur farmer Haroon proves chili farming can be highly profitable with the right variety and care.