Farming  

When Reddy’s first round of tomato crops was ready in June 2023, the tomato prices in the market were soaring. Within just 15 days, he sold tomatoes worth Rs 2 crore.

With an investment of Rs 18,000, Srikanth Bollapally started horticulture, focusing on flower cultivation. His efforts resulted in a remarkable profit of Rs 5 lakh in the first year.

Here are the actors who love to spend their time on their farmlands and are fond of agriculture. 

After completing his studies, Deepak Kumar took land on lease and began cultivating melons. Today, with approximately 150-200 quintals of melons per acre, he generates an income of more than Rs 3 crore in just a four-month season.

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India's most popular mango varieties include Alphonso, Kesar, Langra, Dasheri, and Totapuri. Known for their distinct flavors and textures, these mangoes are beloved across the country, offering a rich taste of India's diverse agricultural heritage

Amit Verma and his team distribute nutritious millet kits to malnourished children. This kit is called ‘Samvardhan’ and so far, around one lakh children have benefited from the initiative.

Mahan Chandra Borah, a farmer from Assam, has been committed to the initiative of preserving indigenous seeds for almost two decades. He aims to establish a seed school which would enable him to impart knowledge to farmers and younger generations about the importance of seed preservation.

In the year 2016, Dharmendra Kumar Namdev began experimenting with natural farming to promote better health and address the issue of stray cattle simultaneously. Initially, he faced challenges in convincing the farmers in adopting natural farming methods but eventually gained support of many.

Nimal Raghavan has worked on water conservation projects across 10 Indian states, including 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Remarkably, his efforts have also reached countries like Africa and Sri Lanka. Nimal also established a startup called the ‘Mega Foundations,’ dedicated to promoting organic farming and preserving indigenous seeds.

Banana and cucumber peels are rich in nutrients that contribute to your plants’ growth. By becoming a smart gardener, you will not only be making your garden pretty, but you will also directly minimise environmental impact.

In March 2022, Kamlesh Mishra set up a polyhouse structure at a cost of Rs 43 lakh. He received a subsidy of Rs 20 lakh from the UP government. Initially, he cultivated cucumber and capsicum in the polyhouse. For vegetable farming, he invested around Rs 5 lakh and generated a revenue of Rs 30 lakh last year.

From Gir cows to the Sahiwals, these cow breeds have been bred and nurtured by farmers for generations for the purpose of dairy farming. Sahiwal breed of cows is popular in states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. These cows typically produce 15 to 20 litres of milk per day.

After completing his studies in 2011, Utkrisht Pandey worked for his dream career in the CAPF. He appeared for the exams and was selected for the position of Assistance Commandment in 2011. He served in various states for over five years. However, later he realized that farming would give him more joy.

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