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From Cotton to Cash: Farmer Earns Lakhs with Watermelon Cultivation

From Cotton to Cash: Farmer Earns Lakhs with Watermelon Cultivation

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News18•21-02-2026, 15:01

From Cotton to Cash: Farmer Earns Lakhs with Watermelon Cultivation

•Rajesh Navnath Rathod from Nitrud, Beed, abandoned traditional cotton farming due to low income and high costs.
•He decided to cultivate watermelons on his three acres, despite villagers' warnings about past losses and market uncertainties.
•Rathod adopted modern methods, focusing on seed selection, drip irrigation, and timely fertilizer management.
•In his first harvest, he earned approximately eight lakh rupees, with a net profit of one to two lakh rupees after expenses.
•His success has inspired other farmers, demonstrating that alternative crops and market study can lead to significant income.

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