Etwar Sai Paikra of Jharama Village Achieves 187-Quintal Production Through Grafted Tomato and Brinjal Farming
Published on: September 06, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Raipur, India
Grafted tomato and brinjal cultivation, in which wild brinjal is used as the rootstock and tomato or hybrid brinjal serves as the scion, is emerging as a more profitable and disease-resistant alternative to conventional farming.
The grafted plants are capable of tolerating excess water, prolonged dry spells and heavy rainfall, making the technique a promising option for farmers facing challenging cultivation conditions.
From Barren Land to Successful Vegetable Farming
Farmer Etwar Sai Paikra of Jharama village in Lailunga development block of Raigarh district has set an example of successful modern farming with the guidance of the Horticulture Department.
Land that had once remained largely unused and barren was transformed into productive farmland through grafted tomato and brinjal cultivation. The farmer achieved a total production of 187 quintals and earned a total income of ₹4.25 lakh from the produce.
Modern Techniques and Departmental Guidance
The farmer’s land, located near a forest and away from the village, lacked adequate irrigation facilities, making cultivation difficult.
Following the advice of the Horticulture Department, Paikra first got the land levelled and subsequently adopted drip irrigation and mulching techniques to improve cultivation.
Under the National Agriculture Development Scheme, he cultivated grafted vegetables over 0.400 hectares during the 2025–26 year.
187 Quintals of Produce, ₹4.25 Lakh in Sales
The tomato crop yielded 87 quintals, which was sold for ₹1.75 lakh.
Similarly, the brinjal crop produced 100 quintals, generating sales of ₹2.50 lakh.
Together, the farmer recorded 187 quintals of production and total sales of ₹4.25 lakh.
The total cost of cultivation was ₹1.45 lakh, while the farmer earned a net profit of ₹2.80 lakh.
Additional Production and Income Expected
Production from the grafted brinjal crop is still continuing. An additional production of 150 to 200 quintals is expected in the coming period, with an estimated additional income of ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
The success of Etwar Sai Paikra has also encouraged other farmers in the village to explore modern farming practices and grafted vegetable cultivation.
His experience demonstrates how the adoption of appropriate technology, irrigation methods and technical guidance can help turn previously unproductive land into a source of agricultural income.
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