In recent years, agriculture has become a growing concern for Romanians, and the opportunities in this field have become more and more obvious. If in the past the focus was on traditional crops, today farmers are turning their attention to plants with impressive profit potential.
A concrete example is the castor bean, a plant that since the time of our grandparents has proven to be a valuable source of income for farmers. Although known, few have really explored the potential of this plant.
Castor, a real gold mine for farmers
Specialists claim that castor can be a real gold mine for farmers, generating profits of up to 30,000 euros per hectare. With seeds rich in oil, castor has multiple applications, from the pharmaceutical industry to the cosmetic industry.
Although popular in countries such as India and China, the cultivation of castor oil in Romania took place for the first time in 1989. However, the potential of this plant is not fully explored in our country.
The low costs of castor cultivation, which do not exceed 1,500 euros per hectare, of which only 1,200 euros cost the seeds alone, make this business extremely attractive to farmers.
However, the road to success in growing castor beans is not without its challenges. Although the soils in Romania are suitable for this crop, a careful approach and initial investments in seeds and technology are needed.
With a production potential that can reach 5,000 kilograms per hectare, farmers are beginning to look more and more interested in this apparently modest plant, but with a huge financial potential, according to fanatik.ro.
