lemon farming

In Raebareli, Anand Mishra left his city job and took a risk few dared — growing lemons instead of wheat. Years later, he’s earning five times more than before.

In drought-stricken Solapur, a visionary farmer’s gamble on lemons transforms Pothre from a village of despair into Maharashtra’s “Lemon Village”-sparking economic revival, social reform, and a movement for women’s rights that inspires change across rural India.

Observing the year-round demand for lemons, Anand Mishra switched from growing traditional crops like wheat, paddy, and peas to cultivating lemons in Uttar Pradesh.

Observing the year-round demand for lemons, Anand Mishra switched from growing traditional crops like wheat, paddy, and peas to cultivating lemons in Uttar Pradesh. With his two-acre farm now yielding Rs 7 lakh in profits, he explains the reasoning behind this 'unconventional' change.