Hyderabad, April19:
Coriander cultivation brings good profits to farmers in Nashkal village of Vikarabad districtFarmers in Nashkal village of Parigi mandal in Vikarabad district have found a new trend in agriculture that is bringing them good profits. Cultivating coriander in low plots, these farmers are earning lakhs of rupees in just 28 to 35 days. With less investment and less area required, the farmers are reaping high profits, which is becoming a boon for them.
The demand for coriander in the Rabi season is increasing, and this crop is not eaten by monkeys and animals. This has made it a popular choice for farmers in the villages on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
In Nashkal village, around 30 farmers grow coriander every year in the months of March, April, and May, and each farmer is planting from one to eight acres. Last year, three brothers living in the village, Govarthan Reddy, Rajender Reddy, and Ananthara Reddy, grew coriander seeds in five acres each and earned Rs. 48 lakhs in 35 days. Another farmer, Ravi, planted his three acres of coriander and earned Rs. 3.75 lakhs per acre.
Coriander is mostly grown in Nashkal, Aluru, Chevella, Barkatpally, Gottimukkula, Dacharam, Rukkumpalli, Kankal, Thirugayapalli, Medipalli, and Parigi areas on the outskirts of Hyderabad city. Being close to the city of Hyderabad, the merchants of Shadnagar, Shamshabad, and Hyderabad go directly to the farmers and buy coriander and transport it to the cities.
The cost of cultivating coriander is low, with only Rs. 5 thousand required for seeds and fertilizers per acre, and Rs. 15 thousand per acre for pipes to set up rain drip. The drip works for more than three years, and it is possible to take coriander in 28 to 30 days. Even after harvesting, there is a possibility of planting a second crop in the same field.
Success Story of Coriander Farming in a Village
Introduction:
Laxmikant Reddy, Young farmer, and Nashkal are farmers from a village who started growing coriander five years ago. In this case study, we will explore their success story of coriander farming.
Background:
The farmers started growing coriander on six and a half acres of land, which cost between 1 lakh to 3.75 lakhs. They received an income of Rs.16.70 lakhs in just 28 to 30 days, which was a considerable profit. The success of their coriander farming inspired other farmers in the surrounding villages to follow suit.
Achievements:
Together, the three families earned a whopping income of Rs.48 lakhs in the month of May before last year. This is a remarkable achievement, considering that they started with just six and a half acres of land. Their success has encouraged other farmers in the region to take up coriander farming, which has led to an increase in coriander production in the area
Current Status:
The farmers are currently cultivating coriander in the Rabi season. They are optimistic about their yields and expect to earn a considerable profit this year as well. The success of their coriander farming has not only boosted their income but also improved their standard of living.
Conclusion:
Laxmikant Reddy, Young farmer, and Nashkal have demonstrated that with determination and hard work, even a small piece of land can yield significant profits. Their success story has inspired many other farmers in the region to take up coriander farming, leading to a positive impact on the local economy. Coriander farming has become a lucrative venture for these farmers and has transformed their lives for the better.
