{"id":5621,"date":"2025-08-16T10:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/put-rs-2-5-lakh-get-rs-10-lakh-a-crop-that-can-change-farmers-lives-overnight-food-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T10:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:30:43","slug":"put-rs-2-5-lakh-get-rs-10-lakh-a-crop-that-can-change-farmers-lives-overnight-food-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/put-rs-2-5-lakh-get-rs-10-lakh-a-crop-that-can-change-farmers-lives-overnight-food-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Put Rs 2.5 Lakh &#038; Get Rs 10 Lakh: A Crop That Can Change Farmers\u2019 Lives Overnight | Food News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9508718\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 16, 2025, 15:37 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9508718\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-3108751354 asubttl-schema\">Farmers investing Rs 2.5 Lakh per acre in organic black turmeric cultivation can earn up to Rs 10 Lakh. This rare medicinal crop is a game-changer for profits and health!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-3108751354 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Black turmeric isn\u2019t just another cash crop; it\u2019s a medicinal powerhouse with growing demand in India and abroad. (Local18)\" title=\"Black turmeric isn\u2019t just another cash crop; it\u2019s a medicinal powerhouse with growing demand in India and abroad. (Local18)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-3108751354\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Black turmeric isn\u2019t just another cash crop; it\u2019s a medicinal powerhouse with growing demand in India and abroad. (Local18)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Farmers across India are reaping massive profits from a lesser-known but highly valuable crop: black turmeric. Grown organically at Pinjrapol <em>Gaushala<\/em> in Jaipur, Rajasthan, black turmeric from Assam has been successfully cultivated and is turning into a game-changer for farmers.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">With demand surging due to its medicinal properties, especially in treating serious conditions like cancer, this crop is fast becoming one of the most lucrative farming ventures.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Farmers Are Shifting To Black Turmeric<\/h2>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Black turmeric isn\u2019t commonly used in home remedies, but it\u2019s highly sought after by pharmaceutical companies and <em>Ayurvedic<\/em> medicine makers. Grown completely organically, it fetches Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per kg in the market.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Some farmers, after receiving training from agricultural institutes and the <em>Gaushala<\/em> itself, are now earning lakhs annually from as little as 1 to 5 acres of land.<\/p>\n<h2>From Jaipur To Prosperity: The Gaushala\u2019s Role In The Boom<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Pinjrapol <em>Gaushala<\/em> has become a major centre for training and cultivation of rare black turmeric. After extensive trials, the <em>Gaushala<\/em> succeeded in growing Assam-origin black turmeric in Jaipur\u2019s climate, and is now producing it over 5 acres, yielding an impressive turnover each year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Hundreds of farmers trained here have replicated this success on their own land.<\/p>\n<h2>Health Benefits And Medicinal Uses Of Black Turmeric<\/h2>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Black turmeric is renowned for its strong antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it incredibly valuable in treating:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Cancer and tumours<\/li>\n<li>Liver and digestion issues<\/li>\n<li>Asthma, coughs, and respiratory problems<\/li>\n<li>Skin conditions and wounds<\/li>\n<li>Ulcers, indigestion, and migraines<\/li>\n<li>Its high concentration of antioxidants also helps regulate cholesterol and improve immunity; hence its soaring demand globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How To Cultivate Black Turmeric: Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li><strong>Ideal Climate:<\/strong> 15\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Time to Start:<\/strong> January to February<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil Prep:<\/strong> Add lime and neem powder, sun-dry the soil for 15 days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fertilisation:<\/strong> Use cow dung compost and vermicompost<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planting Method:<\/strong> Beds 6 inches high, tubers planted 2 inches deep, spaced 6 inches apart<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seed Requirement:<\/strong> 300 kg per acre<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost of Cultivation:<\/strong> Approx. Rs 2.5 lakh per acre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">This includes high-cost seeds, organic inputs, irrigation, labour, and weeding.<\/p>\n<h2>Earning Potential From Black Turmeric<\/h2>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">With an input of Rs 2.5 lakh per acre, farmers can earn up to Rs 10 lakh in profit.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li><strong>Wet turmeric:<\/strong> Rs 800 \u2013 Rs 1,000\/kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powdered turmeric:<\/strong> Rs 2,500 \u2013 Rs 3,500\/kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leaves:<\/strong> Dried and used to extract oil or make herbal pillows (Rs500\/kg)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">Multilayer farming is also encouraged to further increase returns.<\/p>\n<h2>A Crop That Pays In Health And Wealth<\/h2>\n<p id=\"19\" class=\"story_para_19\">Black turmeric isn\u2019t just another cash crop; it\u2019s a medicinal powerhouse with growing demand in India and abroad. 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