Malda Farmer Strikes Gold: 'White Gold' Cultivation Replaces Traditional Crops

• Dilip Rabidas, a farmer from Malda, transformed his fortune by cultivating mushrooms after 15 days of special training.
• He grows Oyster, Button, and Milky mushrooms in a bamboo shed, earning income year-round.
• Oyster mushrooms sell for Tk 120-150/kg, while Button and Milky varieties fetch Tk 200-250/kg.
• The District Horticulture Department supports mushroom cultivation with training and financial aid.
• Mushroom farming is seen as a profitable alternative for Malda farmers due to low cost and high demand.