Sitamarhi Farmer Cultivates 'Green Diamond' Broccoli, High Demand for Vitamin-Rich Crop

• Raja Mahto, a farmer from Sitamarhi, is successfully cultivating 'Green Diamond' (broccoli) using early cultivation techniques.
• Early cultivation helps farmers avoid market competition and secure better prices, ensuring cost recovery.
• Broccoli is rich in Vitamins A, B, C, D, iron, calcium, and magnesium, making it highly beneficial for health and increasing its demand in urban areas.
• Mahto emphasizes that the stem of broccoli, often overlooked, is particularly rich in potassium and calcium, beneficial for bones and muscles.
• With proper knowledge and consumer education on nutritional value, broccoli can significantly boost farmers' income.

Why It Matters: Sitamarhi farmer Raja Mahto's early broccoli cultivation, rich in vitamins, is boosting income and meeting health demands.