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

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News18•28-12-2025, 20:29
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.
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