date:Mar 14, 2013
Farmers who experimented with cultivation of red potato in Deesa and its surrounding areas three years ago stand to reap rich returns. A prolonged winter and scientific guidance has helped achieve a good harvest this season.
One such farmer P J Chaudhary of Dangiya village is expecting an output of more than 27 tonnes per acre this year. He is looking forward to a gross income of Rs 2.45 crores.
The variety was only introduced into the area in 2010. it was greeted with initial scepticism, tho