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From Cotton to Cash: Farmer Earns Lakhs with Watermelon Cultivation
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21-02-2026, 15:01
From Cotton to Cash: Farmer Earns Lakhs with Watermelon Cultivation
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Rajesh Navnath Rathod from Nitrud, Beed, abandoned traditional cotton farming due to low income and high costs.
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He decided to cultivate watermelons on his three acres, despite villagers' warnings about past losses and market uncertainties.
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Rathod adopted modern methods, focusing on seed selection, drip irrigation, and timely fertilizer management.
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In his first harvest, he earned approximately eight lakh rupees, with a net profit of one to two lakh rupees after expenses.
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His success has inspired other farmers, demonstrating that alternative crops and market study can lead to significant income.
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