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Shivpuri's Tech-Driven Farming: 80K Investment Yields 8 Lakh+ Profit from Barren Land
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Shivpuri Farmer Turns Barren Land into Gold with Watermelon Cultivation, Earns 8 Lakh
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21-02-2026, 06:45
Shivpuri Farmer Turns Barren Land into Gold with Watermelon Cultivation, Earns 8 Lakh
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Rajkumar Raghuvanshi in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, transformed his farming approach from traditional to smart technology.
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He adopted mulching and drip irrigation for watermelon cultivation on 4 acres, expecting harvest in 60-80 days.
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Mulching and drip irrigation save 40-60% water, reduce weeds, and allow direct fertilizer delivery, ideal for summer crops.
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Watermelon matures in 70-90 days; these techniques ensure faster, uniform growth and 2-4 fruits per plant.
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With an investment of 80,000-1 lakh per acre, Rajkumar expects 2-3 lakh income per acre, totaling 8 lakh from 4 acres.
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