Farming Success Story: This farmer earned more profit from natural farming, know how he changed his fortune

Farming Success Story: For the last 10 years, Patel Rajeshbhai Nathbhai, a forward-thinking farmer from Karannagar village in the district’s Kadi taluka, has been engaged in natural farming. On his 8.5 bigha of land, he engages in a variety of agricultural activities, including gardening. Even if he makes Rs 1 lakh from each bigha, his cost is merely Rs 10,000. He has achieved success as a farmer thanks to this innovative agricultural technique.

Higher natural agricultural profits

Nowadays, a large number of farmers in the Mehsana area are switching from conventional to natural farming. One of the main causes of this is that natural farming produces high-quality yields at a lower cost. In order to avoid relying on intermediaries, farmers are increasingly selling their goods directly to consumers in the retail sector. This approach has also been adopted by Rajeshbhai Patel and his son Patel Harshadbhai. They cultivate fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, spices, and sugarcane and distribute them straight to customers. Their profit has doubled as a result.

From farming to the legacy of one’s father

56 years old For the last decade, Rajeshbhai and his 28-year-old son Harshadbhai have been engaged in natural farming. In the past, they manufactured and sold goods including Pepsi, mango juice, Shrikhand, and others. However, since he enjoyed farming, Rajeshbhai chose to pursue it when his father passed away. On his property now, he cultivates 18 to 19 different kinds of crops, including tomato, spinach, fenugreek, brinjal, sugarcane, onion, ladyfinger, cabbage, coriander, mango, watermelon, and chilli.

Revenue from retail sales rose

According to Rajeshbhai Patel, he uses natural farming to market his goods directly. He sells veggies valued at Rs 10,000 every week. He has sold Rs 3.5 lakh worth of vegetables this year, along with Rs 3–4 lakh worth of cereals and other items. He has made between Rs 8 and Rs 9 lakh a year. While his son Harshadbhai handles the sales, Rajeshbhai handles the farming.

Natural farming is becoming more and more popular

Natural items are in such great demand that customers are making reservations in advance. 200 kg of “Krishna Kamod” rice have been reserved in advance this year. According to Rajeshbhai, one bigha may easily provide Rs 1 lakh in revenue since natural farming, owning land, and owning cows keep costs per bigha below Rs 10,000.