Hazaribagh Farmer's Grafted Tomatoes Defy Frost & Rain, Earns Lakhs!

• Rupesh Kumar, a Hazaribagh farmer, successfully cultivates grafted tomatoes unaffected by frost and excessive rain.
• He procures special pre-treated, grafted tomato plants from Chhattisgarh, using brinjal rootstock for robustness.
• This technique allows continuous harvesting for about 8 months from a single transplant.
• Rupesh cultivated tomatoes on 4 acres, investing ₹4 lakh and earning ₹6 lakh from 8 harvests, with more expected.
• He uses modern techniques like drip irrigation, mulching, and organic farming, inspiring other farmers.

Why It Matters: Grafted tomatoes offer a robust solution to weather challenges, ensuring high yields and profitability for farmers.