From Collector Dream to Crores: Raju Patel's One-Acre Ber Farming Success

• Raju Patel, from Surgav Joshi village, Khandwa, initially dreamed of becoming a collector but turned to farming due to financial constraints.
• After facing losses with traditional crops, he researched modern farming techniques on YouTube and discovered Ber (Indian Jujube) cultivation.
• He planted 500 saplings of 'Miss India' and 'Bal Sundari' Ber varieties in one acre, investing only 20,000 rupees.
• His Ber fruits, known for their size and sweetness, are sold directly from his farm to traders at 35-40 rupees per kilogram.
• Raju has already earned over 1.5 lakh rupees this season and expects an annual income of up to 4 lakh rupees from the same acre in the future.

Why It Matters: Raju Patel transformed his farming losses into millions by adopting modern Ber cultivation techniques.