Betel Leaf Cold Protection: Raebareli Expert's Bamboo-Straw Method, ₹50K Grant

• Betel cultivation is profitable but risky, especially in cold weather.
• Horticulture Inspector Narendra Pratap Singh advises building a bamboo and straw canopy to protect betel vines from extreme cold and light irrigation.
• Proper soil preparation involves thorough plowing, residue removal, and treating with Trichoderma and rotted cow dung to prevent root rot.
• Farmers should construct a 'baraja' using bamboo (50 cm apart) and straw, covering it from all sides for protection.
• The government offers a 50,000 rupee grant to betel farmers; contact the district horticulture department for details.

Why It Matters: It offers betel farmers practical tips and government grants for cultivation.