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Farmers in Bhagalpur Adopt Baby Corn Cultivation to Double Earnings
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News18•06-10-2026, 12:44
Farmers in Bhagalpur Adopt Baby Corn Cultivation to Double Earnings
- •Farmers in Bhagalpur have adopted baby corn cultivation, providing an opportunity to earn higher profits at a lower cost amid huge market demand.
- •Pawan Upadhyay from Pirpainti started this cultivation after being motivated by the Agriculture Department's ATMA scheme, and now many local farmers are following suit.
- •Baby corn gets ready in just 3 months, allowing farmers to grow two crops and achieve double profits from a single investment.
- •None of the baby corn plant parts go to waste as the corn sells at high prices to hotels, while the husk and waste serve as green fodder and firewood.
Key Questions Answered
Baby corn cultivation in Bhagalpur initially started in Pirpainti, pioneered by local resident Pawan Upadhyay with motivation from the Agriculture Department's ATMA.
Baby corn gets ready for harvest in just 3 months. By planting two consecutive crops where the second is ready right after the first is harvested, farmers can achieve double profits.
Baby corn sells at high prices, with smaller sizes supplied to large hotels. Additionally, its husk can be sold for good prices, the plants serve as green fodder, and the waste material functions as firewood.
