Sonma Farmer Jugeshwar Singh Earns 1 Million from 2.5 Acres, Inspires Vegetable Farming

• Jugeshwar Singh, a farmer from Sonma village, Sitamarhi, transformed from traditional paddy/wheat farming to profitable vegetable cultivation.
• He cultivates pointed gourd, cauliflower, cabbage, white cabbage, broccoli, and pink cauliflower, earning approximately 1 million rupees annually from 2.5 acres.
• Singh adopted modern techniques and seed treatment after consulting the agriculture department, leading to high demand and good prices for his produce.
• His success has made his family self-reliant, with all three children now involved in farming, finding freedom and respect in the profession.
• Jugeshwar Singh inspires other farmers in the region, with some, like Raja Kumar, returning from labor work to adopt vegetable farming.

Why It Matters: Jugeshwar Singh's success in vegetable farming demonstrates profitability and inspires other farmers in Sitamarhi.