Begusarai Farmer Earns ₹2 Lakh in 3 Months from Mushroom Cultivation

• Lal Bihari, a 31-year-old farmer from Bachhwara block, Begusarai, successfully cultivates butter and oyster mushrooms.
• He started mushroom farming in a hut with support from friends and technical assistance from the Horticulture Department.
• Utilizing government schemes, Lal Bihari built a hut in his village for mushroom production.
• With 1000 bags, he harvests mushrooms daily and earns approximately ₹2 lakh in a three-month season.
• His mushrooms, sold at ₹200 per kilogram, are supplied to local and surrounding markets, with low cultivation costs due to departmental support.

Why It Matters: Lal Bihari's mushroom farming success highlights the potential of agricultural innovation and government support.