Purnia Farmer Earns Lakhs for 15 Years with YouTube-Inspired Guava Farming

• Manmohan Kumar, a farmer from Purnia, successfully cultivates a special variety of guava on 3 acres, inspired by YouTube videos.
• He sourced VNR Chhattisgarh Raipur guava saplings, known for their lemon-sized fruit and pest resistance.
• The guavas are grown without pesticides or sprays, making them poison-free and highly demanded in the market, fetching Rs 100-150 per fruit.
• Once planted, the guava trees yield fruit for about 15 years, with each plant producing 40-50 fruits that can weigh up to 500 grams.
• The cultivation involves an initial investment of approximately Rs 2 lakh per acre, promising high returns and low maintenance.

Why It Matters: A Purnia farmer achieved long-term profitability in guava farming by adopting YouTube-inspired techniques.