Cultivation of Figs: If farmers want bumper income, then cultivate this crop

Cultivation of Figs: Kannauj farmer Shivpal Singh is engaged in a variety of agricultural activities in his small farmhouse. He has also grown figs. Fig fruits are plentiful on many fig trees. According to farmer Shivpal Singh, if the farmers of Kannauj cultivate figs in addition to their traditional farming, their income will increase significantly. Fig plants will be available in a very convenient way. Along with this, farmers will also be given agricultural information. Fig cultivation is a relatively inexpensive way for farmers to earn lakhs of rupees.

How to Grow Figs

To grow figs, farmers should ensure that the soil is friable and the water drains well. Add 20-25 tons of compost or rotten cow dung manure per acre to the field. Make a trench 2.5 to 3 feet deep and wide to plant the saplings and then fill it with cow dung manure. Ensure that the field has proper irrigation so that the plants get water regularly. Cut the branch of a healthy fig plant and plant it in moist soil; put the seeds in a pot and keep them in light sunlight; and plant the plants at a distance of 4 × 4 meters.

How much will the profit be?

In the modern world, figs have great importance and can be easily purchased. Its price usually ranges between ₹500 and ₹600 per kilogram.

What did the farmer say?

According to farmer Shivpal Singh, it is very important for farmers to have information in modern times. On our small farm, we have some fig plants. These bushes are now producing a lot of figs. It is quite easy for farmers to harvest figs, and we can also give them tips. Farmers will benefit a lot by growing figs. Its price is very good and it is easily sold in the market.