A new agri-startup model emerged from a village in Jamshedpur, with 'Jumbo Tomat
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News1816-02-2026, 07:26

22-Year-Old Yudhishthir Mahto Revolutionizes Farming with 'Jumbo Tomatoes'

  • Yudhishthir Mahto, 22, from Jamshedpur, pioneers polyhouse tomato cultivation in East Singhbhum district.
  • He uses a 1000 sq meter polyhouse with controlled environment for optimal growth, yielding over 4 quintals per harvest.
  • Mahto employs the staking method, growing tomatoes upwards, resulting in large, attractive 'Jumbo Tomatoes' that fetch Rs 40-50/kg.
  • The polyhouse features drip irrigation and a fogging system, costing only Rs 20,000 to set up, saving water and ensuring plant nutrition.
  • A graduation student, Yudhishthir inspires local farmers by integrating modern technology into agriculture, proving farming can be a successful business.

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