This Telangana farmer became a crorepati overnight with tomato farming

B Mahipal Reddy, a farmer from Kowdipally village in Telangana, switched from paddy to tomato farming due to unprofitable paddy yields caused by reduced monsoon rainfall.

Reddy's knowledge of farming techniques made him an inspiration for fellow farmers, especially those facing challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns.

Reddy visited Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to learn tomato farming techniques from other successful farmers, which helped him build a profitable tomato business in Telangana.

Facing high temperatures in April and May, which are unfavourable for tomatoes, Reddy invested Rs 16 lakh to install net shades over 8 acres of his land.

the market prices were high, ranging between Rs 100 to Rs 200 per kg, allowing him to sell tomatoes worth Rs 2 crore in just 15 days.
 

Reddy sold over 7,000 boxes of tomatoes, each containing 25-28 kg, within the 15-day period, capitalising on the high demand during that time.

growing tomatoes on 60 acres and other crops on the remaining land, utilising drip irrigation and staking methods to enhance his farming practices.