Gonda Farmer Earns Lakhs from Capsicum with Just 30K Investment
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News18•30-01-2026, 05:31
Gonda Farmer Earns Lakhs from Capsicum with Just 30K Investment
- •Ram Avtar Nishad, a farmer from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, transformed his financial situation by earning 1 to 1.5 lakh rupees from capsicum cultivation with an initial investment of only 30,000 rupees.
- •Inspired by a neighbor, Nishad started capsicum farming on a small scale and gradually expanded, now cultivating on about one bigha of land for the past 4-5 years.
- •He attributes his success to using Syngenta company's 'Indira' variety of capsicum, which thrives in Gonda's climate and yields excellent results.
- •Nishad emphasizes the importance of the mulching method in field preparation, which prevents weed growth and retains soil moisture, crucial for healthy capsicum plants.
- •With an investment of approximately 30,000 rupees per bigha, farmers can expect an income of 1 to 1.5 lakh rupees, though total profit depends on market prices.
Why It Matters: A Gonda farmer achieved significant profits in capsicum farming through smart choices and efficient methods.
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