Darbhanga Farmers Strike Gold with 'American Cabbage', ₹80 Per Head Demand Soars
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News18•17-01-2026, 05:17
Darbhanga Farmers Strike Gold with 'American Cabbage', ₹80 Per Head Demand Soars
- •Darbhanga farmers are successfully cultivating a special hybrid cabbage variety called 'America to Null', dubbed 'American Gold'.
- •This off-season cabbage is gaining immense popularity due to its unique taste and year-round availability, especially in Chinese cuisine.
- •Seeds for this hybrid variety cost around ₹4,000 per kg, but the high market demand ensures profitability.
- •A single medium-sized cabbage fetches up to ₹80 in retail, significantly higher than traditional varieties.
- •This modern farming technique offers a new, profitable income source for farmers, moving beyond seasonal crops.
Why It Matters: Darbhanga farmers are achieving high profits by cultivating a special 'American' cabbage variety year-round.
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