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Casuarina Cultivation: Rs. 5 Lakh Income in 3 Years! Profitable for Farmers!
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News18•20-09-2026, 14:46
Casuarina Cultivation: Rs. 5 Lakh Income in 3 Years! Profitable for Farmers!
- •Drought-resistant and fast-growing Casuarina trees offer additional income to farmers in Pudukkottai district.
- •New varieties allow harvest in just 3 years with proper selection and maintenance of quality saplings.
- •Varieties like CH-5 are known for drought resistance and rapid growth.
- •Up to 3,500 saplings can be planted per acre; cultivation and maintenance costs are around Rs. 1 lakh.
- •An average yield of 50 tons per acre can generate Rs. 4-5 lakh income, with prices ranging from Rs. 8,000-10,000 per ton.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers can earn an estimated total income of Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh per acre within 3 years. After factoring in cultivation and maintenance costs of approximately Rs. 1 lakh, the remaining amount represents the net profit depending on the yield and market price.
While native varieties take about 5 years to yield, cultivated varieties include Juniana and CH-1 through CH-5. Particularly, the CH-5 variety is noted for being drought-resistant and fast-growing.
Saplings can be planted at a spacing of roughly 4 feet by 3 feet, accommodating up to 3,500 saplings per acre. Initially, they need to be watered once a week, followed by once every 15 days, and eventually just once a month during non-rainy seasons.
