Farmer Karbhari More Earns Lakhs from Tomatoes on Just 20 Gunthes of Land

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News18•10-01-2026, 07:15
Farmer Karbhari More Earns Lakhs from Tomatoes on Just 20 Gunthes of Land
- •Karbhari Bhika More, a young farmer from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, earned approximately two lakh rupees net income from tomato cultivation on just 20 gunthes of land.
- •He adopted modern farming techniques, including drip irrigation, timely pest control, and balanced fertilization, to ensure robust crop growth.
- •Despite initial low market prices, More patiently maintained his crop, which paid off when demand and prices surged to 1,000 rupees per crate.
- •His total expenses for cultivation, including labor, fertilizers, and maintenance, amounted to approximately 80,000 rupees.
- •More sells his produce in cities like Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Pachora, demonstrating that consistent planning yields profit.
Why It Matters: Strategic planning and modern techniques helped a farmer achieve significant profit from tomato cultivation despite market fluctuations.
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