Zero Tillage Potato Farming Thrives in Gaya: Lady Rosetta on Straw Benefits Diabetics

• Gaya district farmers adopt Zero Tillage SRI method for potato cultivation, using straw and organic waste instead of soil.
• This innovative technique, requiring no tilling, significantly reduces labor and cultivation costs for farmers.
• The method promises a 15-20 percent increase in potato yield, making it more profitable for growers.
• Shrikant Yadav, a farmer from Chilim village, successfully cultivated high-yield 'Lady Rosetta' potatoes using this technique.
• Lady Rosetta potatoes, ideal for chips, are also noted as beneficial for diabetes patients, adding health value.