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Beed Farmer Defies Drought to Earn 8 Lakhs Through Smart Crop Planning
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News18•16-10-2026, 17:32
Beed Farmer Defies Drought to Earn 8 Lakhs Through Smart Crop Planning
- •Atul Rasal, a farmer from Daskhed in Beed district, successfully managed water to thrive despite low rainfall and drought conditions.
- •He cultivates three different crops—marigold, muskmelon, and capsicum—sequentially on just one and a half acres of land.
- •By storing rainwater in a farm pond during the monsoon, he ensured a steady water supply throughout the year.
- •He utilizes the drip irrigation method to deliver water directly to the crop roots and conserve water resources.
- •Through careful planning and management, he generates an annual profit of seven to eight lakh rupees.
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Atul Rasal manages water efficiently by filling a farm pond during the monsoon for year-round storage and utilizes drip irrigation to deliver water directly to the plant roots.
He grows marigold in the first stage, followed by muskmelon in the second stage, and capsicum in the third stage to maximize the use of his limited land area.
With proper water management and crop planning, he states it is possible to make an annual profit of seven to eight lakh rupees, though it depends on production, market prices, and expenses.
