Farming Methods
(Search results - 25)India UntoldMay 5, 2024, 9:15 AM IST
Melon Farming: How this M.Com graduate built a multi-crore farming venture without owning land
After completing his studies, Deepak Kumar took land on lease and began cultivating melons. Today, with approximately 150-200 quintals of melons per acre, he generates an income of more than Rs 3 crore in just a four-month season.
India UntoldApr 8, 2024, 8:58 AM IST
Seeding Hope with Seed Libraries: An inspiring journey of a local farmer from Assam
Mahan Chandra Borah, a farmer from Assam, has been committed to the initiative of preserving indigenous seeds for almost two decades. He aims to establish a seed school which would enable him to impart knowledge to farmers and younger generations about the importance of seed preservation.
India UntoldMar 31, 2024, 9:30 AM IST
Natural Farming: Dharmendra Kumar’s mission of revolutionizing agriculture through sustainable farming methods
In the year 2016, Dharmendra Kumar Namdev began experimenting with natural farming to promote better health and address the issue of stray cattle simultaneously. Initially, he faced challenges in convincing the farmers in adopting natural farming methods but eventually gained support of many.
India UntoldMar 19, 2024, 9:10 AM IST
Cultivating Success: Making Rs 30 lakh in a year with polyhouse farming methods
In March 2022, Kamlesh Mishra set up a polyhouse structure at a cost of Rs 43 lakh. He received a subsidy of Rs 20 lakh from the UP government. Initially, he cultivated cucumber and capsicum in the polyhouse. For vegetable farming, he invested around Rs 5 lakh and generated a revenue of Rs 30 lakh last year.
India UntoldFeb 28, 2024, 9:54 AM IST
Sheikh Abdullah: A Simple Transition to Modern Farming Methods Led to the Transformation of Ghazipur Market
In the early 1990s, Sheikh Abdullah, a resident of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, adopted modern farming methods to increase the production of tomatoes on his land. After he started making profits, he began educating other farmers about his methods. Gradually, a local market was established to facilitate the sales of the increased production.
India UntoldFeb 26, 2024, 10:21 AM IST
Yogesh Baliyan: This Farmer Sells Tea Prepared with Sugarcane Juice; Read more about his food van
Yogesh Baliyan, a farmer from Muzaffarnagar, embarked on his natural farming journey in 2015. He established a mobile food van that runs on solar energy. Today, he earns between Rs 5 to 7 thousand daily. Moreover, he also extends his help to other farmers who express interest in making similar vehicles to establish another source of income.
India UntoldFeb 24, 2024, 9:56 AM IST
Remarkable journey of Rekha Devi, a homemaker from Bihar, who established a mushroom farming business
Rekha Devi, a homemaker from Gopalganj, Bihar, wished to utilize her free time when her kids left home to pursue their goals. She began the cultivation of mushrooms in an unused room at home. Over time, her venture became profitable, and today she earns lakhs of rupees with her endeavours.
India UntoldFeb 22, 2024, 11:23 AM IST
An Ingenious Farming Method Developed by a Gujarati Farmer that Saves Costs while Increasing Production
Ashwin Nariya has been engaged with organic farming for the past 20 years. He educates other farmers about his farming methods that involves the use of cow urine, cow dung, cow milk, and turmeric in the fields. This approach has proved beneficial as many farmers have been able to increase their production at reduced costs.
India UntoldFeb 16, 2024, 9:52 AM IST
A Farmer in Rajasthan Who Makes Crores from Aloe Vera Cultivation
Harish began cultivating aloe vera, pomegranate, olive and other crops on 562 acres of land. Currently, he has 20 lakh aloe vera plants on his land. Reportedly, he makes around Rs 2.5 crore annually.
India UntoldFeb 12, 2024, 12:05 PM IST
Meet Santosh Devi Khedar, A Farmer Who Makes Rs 25 Lakh From Pomegranate Cultivation
Santosh Devi Khedar embarked on this journey in 2008 along with her husband. Following organic farming practices, she planted 220 pomegranate trees. The positive outcome of their immense hard work began to manifest in 2011, when the trees bore fruits. A profit of Rs 3,00,000 was made in the first year alone.
India UntoldFeb 1, 2024, 1:06 PM IST
Meet Raimati Ghiuria, Odisha’s Queen of Millets
Raimati Ghiuria, a young tribal woman hailing from Odisha, is being recognized as the ‘Queen of Millets’ due to her contributions to preserving 30 varieties of rare millets. She also educates people on various aspects of millet cultivation, including techniques for growth, enhancing quality, and preservations.
India UntoldJan 10, 2024, 2:26 PM IST
Organic Farming: Making Lakhs from a Vermicompost Business
Gyanesh Tiwari conducted thorough research and received necessary training to open his dairy business. When he encountered a challenge of disposing cow dung, he recognized the potential in utilizing it rather than considering it a waste. In the year 2016, Gyanesh Tiwari received training in vermicomposting, and laid the foundation of his vermicompost production business.
India UntoldJan 5, 2024, 2:09 PM IST
Sweetness of Success: Cultivating Strawberries in Uttar Pradesh and Reaping Profits
Satyendra Verma is a strawberry farmer from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. In the early stages, he faced challenges in selling the produce and had to educate traders about the benefits of strawberries. Presently, he earns Rs 5 lakh per acre annually.
India UntoldDec 29, 2023, 12:00 PM IST
Meet Rema Devi, who makes Rs 55 thousand in a month through terrace gardening
Rema Devi is a resident of Kottayam, Kerala. She has been growing vegetables and fruits on her terrace for the last 19 years. Presently, she makes Rs 55 thousand in a month from the produce of her terrace garden.
India UntoldDec 11, 2023, 9:27 AM IST
Lemon Grass Cultivation: A farmer’s journey towards sustainable agriculture
Farmers commonly face challenges such as insect infestations in sugarcane crops, losses caused by stray animals, and delayed payments of their production. Dharmendra Tomar sought a solution to these issues. He introduced a simple and cost-effective solution which involved lemon grass cultivation.