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Gonda Farmer Boosts Income with Asparagus: Making Powder and Juice at Home
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:00
Gonda Farmer Boosts Income with Asparagus: Making Powder and Juice at Home
- •Shiv Kumar Maurya, a farmer from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, is cultivating asparagus alongside traditional crops to increase his income.
- •He processes asparagus roots at home to create powder and juice, which are then packaged and sold.
- •Asparagus Racemosus, the scientific name for asparagus, is traditionally used in Ayurveda for digestion, weakness, and women's health issues.
- •Maurya emphasizes that while asparagus nourishes the body, it is not a definitive cure and should be consumed under medical advice for illnesses.
- •By creating value-added products, farmers can secure better prices and explore self-employment opportunities.
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Progressive farmer Shiv Kumar Maurya cleans and dries asparagus roots thoroughly before grinding them into a powder. Similarly, juice is also prepared from the plant, and these finished products are then packed and delivered to consumers.
In Ayurveda, asparagus is traditionally used to address digestive problems, body weakness, loss of appetite, and women's health issues related to breastfeeding, acting as a plant that nourishes the body.
Instead of just selling raw crops, farmers can prepare value-added products like powder and juice at home to significantly increase their profit margins and secure better prices.
