Farmers Enthusiastic as International Demand for Organic Coffee Rises in Bhojpur
Summary
Farmers in Bhojpur are increasingly embracing organic coffee cultivation amid rising international demand, supported by a municipal project aimed at commercialization and poverty reduction.
Key Points
- International demand for organic coffee produced in Bhojpur is increasing, encouraging local farmers like Jeevan Thapa to expand cultivation.
- Shadananda Municipality has launched a 30 million rupee Organic Coffee Cultivation and Commercialization Project to promote coffee as a major income source.
- The project includes providing seedlings, farming equipment, and organic fertilizers to 157 farmers in its first phase.
- The municipality aims to develop Shadananda as a coffee hub and explore links with agro-tourism, boosting rural economy and reducing migration.
