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Ranchi Farmer Mukesh's Feat: 1.5 Lakh from 1 Acre, 35 kg Okra Daily.
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News18•02-10-2026, 08:46
Ranchi Farmer Mukesh's Feat: 1.5 Lakh from 1 Acre, 35 kg Okra Daily.
- •Ranchi farmer Mukesh has earned 1.5 lakh from 1 acre of okra cultivation, with an additional 50,000-60,000 expected next month.
- •Mukesh harvests 35 kg of okra daily, and his crop is pest-free, expected to continue for another month.
- •To enhance soil fertility, the field is plowed four times, and a mixture of urea, DAP, lime, and decomposed cow dung manure is applied.
- •A mixture of gram flour, jaggery, and cow urine is also used for soil preparation, and constant vigilance is maintained against pests.
- •Mukesh immediately removes infected plants and sprays the surrounding area to prevent pest spread, dedicating 8 hours daily to field monitoring.
Key Questions Answered
Farmer Mukesh has earned up to 1.5 lakh from 1 acre of okra over the last two months, and he expects an additional 50,000 to 60,000 in the upcoming month.
He plows the field four times to enhance soil fertility, applying a sequence of urea, DAP, lime, and decomposed cow dung manure alongside sunlight exposure.
He constantly monitors the field throughout the day, applying a mixture of gram flour, jaggery, and cow urine, and immediately removes any infested plant while spraying the surrounding area.
