Brinjal Cultivation Success: Ram Kumar Earns 5 Lakhs from 1 Acre with Smart Farming

• Ram Kumar Maheta, a farmer from Araria, Bihar, achieved a profit of 5 lakh rupees from 1 acre by cultivating brinjal using smart farming methods.
• Farmers in Araria are shifting from traditional farming to vegetable cultivation, including brinjal, due to high market demand and profitability.
• Ram Kumar emphasizes selecting the correct cultivation method and using the right seeds, often sourcing brinjal seeds from other states.
• He uses drip irrigation, a modern micro-irrigation technique, which saves up to 90% water and delivers water and fertilizers directly to plant roots, increasing yield.
• By cultivating vegetables year-round, Ram Kumar earns an annual profit of up to 10 lakh rupees, with brinjal being a significant contributor.