Achari Chili Transforms Barabanki Farmers' Fortunes with Huge Demand

• Achari chili cultivation offers high profits, low cost, and year-round demand in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
• Farmers are shifting from traditional crops like paddy and wheat to Achari chili due to its profitability.
• The pickle industry, hotels, dhabas, and domestic use ensure constant, high demand for Achari chili.
• Narendra Kumar, a farmer from Fathabad village, earns Rs 70-80k profit per crop using the mulching technique.
• The crop yields income in just 50-55 days after planting, providing farmers with regular earnings.

Why It Matters: Achari chili cultivation is a profitable alternative, boosting farmers' income in Barabanki.