Betel Nut Boom: Low Cost, High Profit Drives Farmer Success in South 24 Parganas

• Betel nut cultivation offers high profits with low cost and minimal care, increasing its demand as an alternative crop.
• Farmers in Bahuru Dakshin Barasat, Joynagar (South 24 Parganas) are significantly profiting, expecting thousands of rupees worth of produce.
• A betel nut tree yields fruit for 25-30 years; 2,500-3,000 nuts per bigha. Prices have surged, with 1 kg selling for ₹1700-₹2200, ₹900 more than last year.
• Favorable weather and modern methods boost production; lower costs and fewer pest attacks make it more profitable than other crops.
• Betel nuts from this region meet local demand and are supplied to Kolkata and other districts, contributing to economic development.

Why It Matters: Betel nut cultivation proves highly profitable for farmers due to low input and high market demand.