Datta Sonawane's Success: 0.5 Acre Nursery Earns 7 Lakhs Annually, Inspiring Farmers

• Datta Sonawane from Beed district transformed 0.5 acres of his 2.5-acre land into a successful nursery business, moving beyond traditional farming.
• Initially, he focused on high-quality vegetable saplings like chili, tomato, brinjal, and coriander, using organic fertilizers to meet local farmer demands.
• The nursery expanded to include fruit tree saplings, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants, attracting customers from Beed and other districts.
• Despite initial challenges in market access and capital, Sonawane's perseverance and focus on quality led to an annual income of 7 lakhs.
• His venture not only boosted his income but also created local employment, with future plans for online sapling sales.