Karad Farmer Lalasaheb Patil Earns ₹11.5 Lakh from Turmeric in 9 Months

• Lalasaheb Patil, a farmer from Masur Kavathe, Karad, earned ₹11.5 lakh from turmeric cultivation on 2.5 acres in 9 months.
• He adopted modern farming methods, including green manuring with sunn hemp to improve soil fertility.
• Patil used high-quality 'Salem' variety turmeric seeds from Sangli, applying scientific treatment and DAP fertilizer.
• Meticulous pest and disease control, along with staged fertilization, ensured healthy crop growth.
• After harvesting, turmeric was processed, graded, and auctioned at Sangli market, fetching high prices for different qualities.

Why It Matters: Modern, planned farming of turmeric can lead to significant financial success for farmers.