Broccoli Boosts Samastipur Farmers' Profits Threefold, Outperforming Cauliflower

• Samastipur farmers are shifting from traditional cauliflower to broccoli cultivation due to higher profitability and consistent demand.
• Broccoli yields multiple harvests (up to three) from a single plant, unlike cauliflower which is a one-time harvest, significantly increasing farmer income.
• The climate and soil in Samastipur district are highly favorable for broccoli cultivation, making it a suitable alternative crop.
• Broccoli fetches ₹90-₹100 per kilogram, three times more than cauliflower's ₹30 per kilogram, leading to substantial economic benefits.
• Farmer Kumod Kumar Jha's successful experience in Morwa block demonstrates broccoli's viability and potential to strengthen the rural economy.

Why It Matters: Broccoli cultivation offers Samastipur farmers triple the profit and multiple harvests compared to traditional cauliflower.