Ghazipur Farmer Transforms Barren Land into Profit Hub with Intercropping

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News18•06-02-2026, 20:56
Ghazipur Farmer Transforms Barren Land into Profit Hub with Intercropping
- •Anoop Rai, a farmer from Ghazipur, shifted from traditional farming to intercropping, turning barren land into a profitable farm.
- •He cultivates Pink Taiwan guava, papaya, strawberries, cauliflower, and marigold simultaneously in the same field.
- •Anoop utilizes drip irrigation and mulching technology to conserve water, maintain soil moisture, and reduce weeds.
- •He employs scientific intercropping methods, planting different crops based on height and duration, like marigolds with bananas to deter pests.
- •His vision includes chemical-free farming and future plans for a polyhouse, inspiring other farmers in Ghazipur.
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