Mahasamund farmer Narayan Prasad Verma earned a net profit of ₹1.07 lakh per acre from advanced bitter gourd farming using drip irrigation, plastic mulching and modern techniques.
Raigarh farmer Etwar Sai Paikra earned ₹4.25 lakh from 187 quintals of grafted tomato and brinjal on previously barren land using drip irrigation, mulching and modern farming techniques.
Farmer Daulatram Sahu of Janglesar village has cultivated coriander on 2.5 acres instead of summer paddy, with support from the Horticulture Department, highlighting the growing push for crop diversification in Rajnandgaon district.
A Rajnandgaon farmer’s decision to shift from paddy to tomato cultivation, supported by the National Horticulture Mission, has resulted in ₹10 lakh in sales and ₹7 lakh in net profit, showcasing the benefits of horticulture and modern farming techniques.
Participation in an international agriculture exhibition under the ATMA scheme has enabled two farmers from Rajnandgaon to adopt advanced machinery, reduce costs, and embrace modern farming practices, inspiring a wider shift towards technology-driven agriculture.
A Rajnandgaon farmer has shifted from summer paddy to maize cultivation after crop losses last year, citing lower water use, reduced costs and nearly double profit per acre.