New Delhi: Farming and profitability can go a long way, shows the story of a farmer from Haryana. This vegetable farmer made Rs 30,000 in just two months by investing less than Rs 10,000 from his baby corn produce. In today’s business venture identification, we shall talk about the success story of this farmer and how he reaped a bumper profit.
In the midst of the lush fields of Haryana, this steadfast farmer has a remarkable tale of overcoming challenges. His journey, marked by resilience and determination is an embodiment of how a farmer can bring about a significant transformation that extends well beyond his fields.
A report in the ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research report, an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, every farmer in Aterna village of Sonipat district in Haryana is cultivating baby corn.
Every farmer in the baby corn-growing community of Aterna in the Haryana district of Sonipat used seeds that cost between Rs. 160 and Rs. 200 per kg that they purchased from private companies. Crop cultivation was expensive for them. The turning point came for Kanwal Singh Chauhan when he learned about the HM 4 baby corn hybrid from its breeder, Dr Sain Dass. Chauhan then purchased HM 4 seed at Rs. 50 per kg of seed. As a result, the cost of cultivation was decreased for him.
Fortunes turned around significantly for Chauhan, resulting in a bumper harvest and better returns. Due to the attractive colour, size, and flavour of this hybrid, the demand for baby corn rose when it was introduced in Azadpur Mandi, Delhi. Within 60 days of the crop’s lifespan, Chauhan who invested less than Rs 10,000 per acre, made more than Rs 30,000 per acre. Now the neighbours also followed Chauhan’s introduction of HM 4 baby corn farming and reaped good profits. This hybrid is produced by the Haryana Seed Development Corporation (HSDC) and made available to farmers.
How Can You Grow Baby Corn Crops To Reap Bumper Profits?
If you want to earn fat through farming then baby corn production can be the best for you. Baby corn contains carbohydrates, calcium, proteins and vitamins and can be eaten raw or cooked. The market demand for baby corn is extremely high.
From the production of baby corn, farmers can quadruple their profit. All seasons are suitable for growing this crop. After its harvest, the remaining plants can be used to make fodder for animals. Intercropping with vegetables, legumes, flowers, etc. can also generate additional income.
Each acre of the baby corn crop costs Rs. 15,000. By harvesting crops four times per year, farmers can easily earn up to Rs 4 lakh. One can apply for a government loan for the production of the crop. The government encourages farmers to grow maize and baby corn.
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