Nadia Farmers Profit from Turnip Cultivation Despite Low Yields

• Nadia farmers are earning significant profits from turnip cultivation this year, despite lower yields.
• Good market prices, ranging from 22 to 25 rupees per kilogram in wholesale markets, are compensating for reduced harvests.
• Turnips are transported from railway station markets in Nadia to various districts, including Kolkata and Medinipur, by train and cargo.
• Doctors highlight turnips' benefits for digestion and liver health, contributing to increased demand, especially in winter and during Saraswati Puja.
• Areas like Monmohanpur, Kishorganj, Maniknagar, and Gayeshpur in Nadia and Purba Bardhaman are key turnip cultivation hubs.

Why It Matters: Nadia farmers are thriving in turnip cultivation due to high market demand and good prices, despite lower yields.