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Arun of Sitamarhi Transforms Fortune with Lemon Farming, Expands from 4 Kaththa to 1 Bigha

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News18•03-10-2026, 11:44
Arun of Sitamarhi Transforms Fortune with Lemon Farming, Expands from 4 Kaththa to 1 Bigha
- •Arun Kumar, a farmer from Sitamarhi, started lemon farming 10 years ago on just 4 Kaththa of land.
- •Through hard work and dedication, he has expanded his lemon cultivation to 1 Bigha.
- •He now earns a net profit of 2.5 lakh rupees annually from lemon sales.
- •Lemon farming has proven to be a low-cost, low-maintenance, and high-profit venture for him.
- •Arun's success inspires other farmers to adopt commercial farming practices.
Key Questions Answered
Arun Kumar started his lemon farming journey 10 years ago on a very small scale by planting lemon saplings in just 4 Kaththa of land.
After 10 years of experience, Arun Kumar has expanded his lemon cultivation to 1 Bigha of land, earning a net profit of approximately 2.5 lakh rupees annually.
Encouraged by his success, Arun Kumar plans to expand his farming on a larger scale to increase production and provide employment opportunities to local laborers.





