Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers Thrive with Ginger: High Profits, Low Costs

• Lakhimpur Kheri farmers are rapidly shifting to ginger cultivation, finding higher profits at lower costs than traditional farming.
• Farmer Manoj Pandey highlights ginger's consistent market demand, good prices (₹100-150/kg), and safety from stray animals.
• Ginger, planted in April and harvested in Dec-Jan, yields 30-40 quintals per acre, ensuring significant returns.
• Farmers can double their profit by making dried ginger (sonth), which fetches almost double the market price of fresh ginger.
• Rich in nutrients like Vitamin C, ginger is widely used in food and medicine, maintaining its high demand year-round.

Why It Matters: Ginger cultivation transforms Lakhimpur Kheri farmers' fortunes with high returns and low risks.