Farming

Biju Narayanan of Kannur, Kerala, grows exotic fruits like rambutan, mangosteen, and pepper. Employing high-density farming and multi-level cropping, he now earns up to Rs 15 lakh per acre.

R Vishwan was forced to steal food as a seven-year-old. Today, he has established his own honey-farming enterprise, earning in lakhs annually.

Born in a family of traditional farmers, Srikanth Bollapally lived in poverty as a child. He decided to take a different route and started growing flowers.

Ganesh Ashok Ranade transitioned from being a commerce graduate to a dedicated organic farmer, creating a 40-acre agro-tourism haven in Ratnagiri.

Struggling to make profits in traditional farming, these farmers turned to hydroponics. Take a cue from these experts and learn what worked for them.

Nagendra Naidu Dharmavarapu used his ancestral land to cultivate yellow dates, which is now earning him profits in lakhs. Here's all about this superfood.

Smarika Chandrakar quit a thriving corporate career to become a full-time farmer in Chhattisgarh. With 125 people employed in her fields, she hopes to introduce advanced technology to improve productivity.

Akshay Shrivastav, a chemical engineer, launched 'Navyakosh', a unique fertiliser rich in microbes that can help farmers increase their productivity.

Aditi Mali started Mali Greens to increase awareness about microgreens and their nutritional benefits. With over 900 consumers in Ahmedabad, she has been growing and selling 50 kg every month.

Sugandhadevi, a terrace farmer from Kerala, has been growing paddy on her terrace for the last decade. She was recently awarded the ‘best woman farmer’ title in her panchayat.