Hazaribagh Farmer Earns Lakhs with Grafted Tomatoes, Defying Weather Challenges

• Hazaribagh farmer Rupesh Kumar achieved a bumper tomato yield using modern techniques.
• He adopted a grafting technique, attaching tomato plants to strong brinjal rootstock for resilience.
• This method makes plants robust, resistant to frost and excessive rain, allowing 8 months of continuous harvest.
• Rupesh cultivated 4 acres, invested 4 lakh, earned 6 lakh, and expects 2 lakh more from remaining harvests.
• He also uses drip irrigation, mulching, and organic farming, inspiring other farmers in the district.

Why It Matters: Grafting and modern farming techniques can transform tomato cultivation into a highly profitable venture.