Farmer’s Story: Quit Job to Increase the Income of 30,000 Farmers by 4 Times

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Quit Job to Pursue Farming
Suvas Bali used to work in a company. After completing his MBA, he spent four years in an office job but didn’t enjoy it. So, he decided to return to his village in Vidarbha and take up farming.

Growing Exotic Vegetables
In Vidarbha, most farmers grow cotton and soybeans, but Suvas took a different approach. He started cultivating exotic vegetables like red and yellow bell peppers, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and iceberg lettuce.

Higher Income from Small Land
Suvas believes that with the right crops and techniques, even a small piece of land can generate high profits.
For example, cultivating red cabbage on just 1 acre can earn up to ₹8 lakh in 3 months, whereas soybean farming yields only ₹25,000 in 6 months.

Using Advanced Techniques
Suvas implemented drip irrigation (a method that delivers water drop by drop) to prevent water wastage and improve crop quality.

Transformed the Lives of 30,000 Farmers
Along with his own farming, Suvas started educating other farmers. In 2021, he founded an organization called 'Rudrayani Agro India' to help small farmers access larger markets. Now, their vegetables are being sold in major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru.

Farmers’ Income Increased 4 Times
More than 30,000 farmers have joined Suvas, growing exotic vegetables and earning lakhs of rupees.
For instance, farmer Swapnil Kokare used to cultivate only sugarcane, which earned him ₹3 lakh in 1.5 years. Now, by growing zucchini (an exotic vegetable), he earns ₹3 lakh in just 2 months.

Dream – Making Farmers Wealthy
Suvas dreams of helping small farmers earn more and live better lives. He aims to teach every farmer about modern techniques and exotic vegetable farming, ensuring higher incomes and prosperity.

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