-Farmer cultivates strawberries and broccoli in adverse conditions
Ramchandra Rathod, a farmer from Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, has surprised people by cultivating strawberries and broccoli even in adverse conditions. With his success, he has also inspired many other farmers. Ramchandra has been farming for the last 19 years. When a person decides something, he definitely achieve it even in adverse circumstances. One such story is of Ramchandra Rathod, a farmer from Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, who cultivated some such crops even in adverse conditions, which no one could even think of. Generally, Rajasthan is a state with harsh climatic conditions. Despite this, Ramchandra has surprised various people by cultivating strawberries and broccoli on a barren land. He has also inspired many other farmers with his success. Along with this, farmers from far and wide are also coming to take training from them. This farmer from Rajasthan has also presented the torch due to adverse circumstances and being surrounded by many challenges. Let us tell you that this farmer has cultivated strawberry and broccoli in the sandy land of Rajasthan.
Did agriculture in difficult circumstances
Ramchandra Rathod belongs to Luni tehsil of Jodhpur district. Luni is a part of the Marwar region of western Rajasthan, which is known for its barren land. Not only this, this area has been classified as a dark zone due to polluted water. Despite some improvement in recent times, people in this desert region are forced to face repeated droughts. Most of the youth are migrating to cities in search of jobs. But, even in this challenging scenario, Ramchandra Rathod has surprised many by successfully cultivating strawberries and broccoli on his ancestral land. It is said that the tomatoes of his farm remain fresh for two months inside the fridge. Ramachandra's farming techniques have also caught the attention of global agriculture experts.
Also read : Doctor son is earning fame along with wealth by growing strawberry crop in this state.
The farmer started farming at the age of 17
According to media reports, Ramchandra has said that he grew up in challenging circumstances. His father was also a farmer and had to face repeated crop failures due to inadequate rainfall. Due to which Ramchandra was forced to help in farming instead of pursuing further studies. She turned to tailoring to support her family and continued her education till Class 12 through self-financing. However, after the death of his father in 2004, he decided to return to farming on his ancestral land at the age of 17. He said that initially they used to cultivate bajra, jawar and moong. However, they had to face many problems due to polluted and unsuitable water.
Government training has completely transformed lives
For your information, the turning point in his life came when he got an opportunity to train for seven days at Jodhpur CAZRI Institute under the government's Krishak Mitra Scheme. This training taught them how to conserve rainwater for agriculture. Also, how to adopt new agricultural practices in desert conditions. The training has also exposed them to a range of government schemes that help farmers. The training inspired him to challenge the belief that famine and unseasonal rain were insurmountable problems. Through the practical knowledge gained from the guidance and training of agricultural scientists, they discovered the potential of rainwater harvesting and the protective benefits of polyhouses against erratic weather patterns.
Also read :
Know about these government schemes from which you can earn huge benefits .
Farmer Ramchandra is motivating many farmers
Encouraged by an official of the horticulture department in Jodhpur district, Ramchandra built a polyhouse in 2018. He then expanded his efforts by building a farm pond and a vermi-compost unit in 2019-20. By using rainwater for cucumber cultivation in the polyhouse, he achieved a record-breaking production of 14 tonnes in just 100 square metres, a feat unmatched by any agriculturist in Jodhpur district. Continuing his innovations, he ventured into the field of cash crops and successfully cultivated strawberries and zucchini in the desert. He has also pioneered organic fertilizer production, dedicating a significant portion of his land to horticultural farming. His success story has made a huge impact. At the same time, other farmers have also been motivated to adopt similar practices.
