Chhapra Farmers Earn Big from Beetroot; RK Variety Best

• Farmers in Chhapra, Bihar, are earning significant profits from beetroot cultivation using new techniques.
• Beetroot is cultivated on ridges, yielding 8-10 quintals per kattha with low investment and high returns.
• The RK variety of red beetroot is popular, with individual beetroots weighing up to 1.5 kg.
• Cultivation takes 3 months (December to March), with organic methods (cow dung) yielding better results.
• High market demand and good local prices ensure substantial earnings for farmers.

Why It Matters: Chhapra farmers are earning high profits from beetroot cultivation using new techniques.