Bihar Farmer Becomes CEO of His Farm, Earns Lakhs from Beetroot Cultivation

• Ajay Mehta, a farmer from Chilki Bigha village in Aurangabad district, transformed his farming into a profitable business.
• He pioneered beetroot cultivation in the district, moving away from traditional farming methods.
• Ajay started experimentally with 8 katthas of land in 2021, achieving a bumper yield and high demand.
• Beetroot is ready in 80-100 days, allowing for two harvests annually, and is in year-round demand due to health benefits.
• Using cow dung manure and scientific methods, Ajay earns an annual profit of 3 lakh rupees from 2 bighas, inspiring other farmers.

Why It Matters: Ajay Mehta's innovative beetroot farming in Bihar demonstrates smart farming's potential for high profits.