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Up to date: Mar 22, 2022 11:09 IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 22 (ANI): A farmer in Bhopal has grown a singular number of potatoes, often known as ‘Neelkanth Kufri’ (blue potatoes) within the fields of Khajurikalan.
The Blue potato is grown by a Bhopal farmer Mishrilal Rajput and named the produce ‘Neelkanth Kufri’. This ‘Neelkanth’ is believed to be of maximum profit for farmers in addition to shoppers. 
“Compared to the white potato (regular potato), this blue one is wealthy in antioxidants, 100 mg discovered within the 100 grams of potato, which is roughly 7 instances increased than the antioxidant richness of a traditional potato,” Farmer Mishrilal Rajput of Awadhpuri, Khajurikalan informed ANI on Monday, whereas explaining the advantages of consuming this number of potato.
He additionally mentioned that the individuals who discover potato consumption dangerous may also have it with none apprehensions.
“It’s also a terrific deal for many who cook dinner because it takes comparatively lesser time than a traditional potato to get cooked and boiled, thus saving the power whereas additionally delivering a scrumptious style,” he added.
Rajput additionally talked about how the manufacturing of this Blue Potato is advantageous for the farmers. He mentioned, “the place the manufacturing of a traditional potato is 300 quintals at a sure price, the NeelKanth Kufri could be produced for as much as 400 quintals on the similar price.”
“The yield additionally protects itself from numerous crop illnesses attributable to extreme rain, thus saving the farmer from any potential loss in crop yield,” he added.
He additionally identified the truth that earlier crop analysis was performed to know the way manufacturing could be elevated, however now the analysis is being performed to grasp its advantages on human well being.
Previous to this Neelkanth Kufri (blue potato), Pink Ladyfinger, Black Wheat have additionally been yielded and located helpful to the farmers within the area. (ANI)
