Farmer Earns ₹3 Lakh from Marigold Farming, Sells to Mumbai & Nagpur

• Prabhakar Jadhav from Wanegaon, Phulambri taluka, successfully cultivates marigolds on 20 gunthas, earning ₹3 lakh this year.
• He started marigold farming in 2002, shifting from traditional maize and cotton, and sells flowers to Nagpur, Mumbai, and Pune.
• Advanced techniques include bed method with mulching, drip irrigation, and foggers for temperature control.
• Specific sprays like Myco, 13-40-13, and 12-61 are used for pest and fungal control, ensuring high yield.
• Jadhav encourages youth to adopt marigold farming, highlighting its profitability and potential for significant income.

Why It Matters: Prabhakar Jadhav's innovative marigold farming yields high profits, inspiring youth towards agricultural diversification.