Farmer Dheeraj Verma Earns Millions with Hydroponic Strawberries, No Land Needed!

• Dheeraj Verma, a farmer from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, transformed his income through innovative farming methods.
• After traditional farming and open-land strawberry cultivation proved unprofitable, he discovered hydroponics via a TV program on Israel's methods.
• He underwent practical training in hydroponic farming in Madhya Pradesh in 2021 to master soil-less cultivation.
• Verma invested 12 lakh rupees to set up a 3,500 sq ft hydroponic system with 9,000 strawberry plants in coco peat.
• Within just two months, he produced 5 tons of strawberries, generating millions in income with significantly higher profit margins.

Why It Matters: Innovation in farming, like Dheeraj Verma's hydroponic strawberries, can yield millions even without traditional land.