Dattu Dhotre's Smart Farming: Turmeric Cultivation to Powder Sales, 9 Lakh Profit

• Dattu Dhotre, a progressive farmer from Khirdi village, Khultabad taluka, has been cultivating organic turmeric since 2012.
• He cultivates turmeric on three and a half acres using organic methods and drip irrigation.
• Dhotre processes his turmeric into powder and sells it directly, expecting a 9 lakh rupee profit this year after expenses.
• He uses the bed method for cultivation, applies farmyard manure, and avoids chemical fertilizers.
• Dhotre also encourages other farmers to adopt turmeric cultivation, facilitating machinery purchase through a self-help group.

Why It Matters: Dattu Dhotre's integrated approach from organic turmeric cultivation to direct powder sales yields significant profit.