Farrukhabad Farmers Transform Ganga Sands into Watermelon Gold

• Farmers in Farrukhabad are cultivating watermelons, cucumbers, gourds, and bitter gourds on the sandy banks of the Ganga.
• The unique method involves using straw/thatch and organic manure, with crops grown without chemical fertilizers or medicines.
• Despite severe cold, farmers put immense effort into preparing the land and sowing seeds, which will be completed by month-end.
• These sweet and juicy watermelons are ready for sale by March, attracting traders from major cities like Delhi and Bengaluru.
• This innovative farming approach on the Ganga's floodplains is helping farmers achieve bumper profits and change their fortunes.