Strawberry: ₹12 Lakh/Acre Profit, Gov't Subsidies Make it a Goldmine

• Strawberry cultivation is highly profitable, with net profits ranging from ₹7.5 lakh to ₹12 lakh per acre.
• High-tech cultivation methods allow strawberries to be grown in states like Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
• Optimal conditions for strawberry farming include sandy-loam soil (pH 5.5-6.5), planting in October-November, and temperatures of 8–22°C.
• Using mulching paper and drip irrigation can double production and improve fruit quality, with yields of 55-75 quintals per acre.
• Government subsidies are available for drip irrigation, mulching paper, and planting material under schemes like NHM/MIDH and PMKSY.

Why It Matters: Strawberry farming offers huge profits and government subsidies, a lucrative agricultural venture.