Bihar Farmer Cultivates Bangladeshi Khafali Wheat Organically, A Boon for Diabetics

• Sujit Kumar Jha from Samastipur, Bihar, is organically cultivating Khafali wheat, imported from Bangladesh.
• He was inspired to grow Khafali wheat after learning about it at Birsa Munda Agricultural University.
• Sujit imported one quintal of seeds from Bangladesh for Rs 15,000, expecting a better yield and higher market price.
• The wheat is grown entirely organically using Jeevamrit, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides, resulting in low costs.
• Khafali wheat is considered beneficial for diabetes and high blood pressure patients, with flour potentially selling for Rs 250/kg.

Why It Matters: A Bihar farmer's organic cultivation of Bangladeshi Khafali wheat offers health benefits and high returns.