Papaya Farming Success: Farmer Earns Lakhs, Learns Costly Lesson

• Krishna Kumar, a farmer from Rishyap village, Aurangabad, transformed papaya cultivation into a profitable business.
• He planted 1500 papaya saplings on 2 acres with Horticulture Department's help, expecting an annual income of Rs 3 lakh.
• Proper irrigation is crucial: every 5-6 days in summer, 10-12 days in winter; each tree yields 20-25 kg.
• A costly mistake: spraying 'weed killer' based on wrong advice led to 500 saplings drying up, causing a Rs 2 lakh loss.
• Kumar advises farmers to always consult government agricultural advisors for medicine recommendations.

Why It Matters: Papaya farming offers high returns, but proper guidance and caution are essential to avoid significant losses.