Farmer Balakrishna Atole Earns 1.5 Lakh in 4 Months from Marigold Farming

• Balakrishna Atole from Shirodi Khurd earned 1.5 lakh rupees in 4 months from marigold cultivation on 30 gunta land.
• Atole has been in floriculture for 10 years, utilizing drip irrigation and pest control for his crops.
• His marigolds are sold in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar market and via parcel to Jalgaon and Pune.
• He initially earned 70,000 rupees in the first two months, with total income projected to reach 1.5 lakh in four months.
• Floriculture is highlighted as more profitable than traditional crops, offering daily income and encouraging young farmers to experiment.

Why It Matters: Balakrishna Atole's marigold farming success shows floriculture's high profitability with proper planning.