Simarjeet’s innovative farming techniques inspire other farmers
Chandigarh: Farming is a wonderful profession, packed with opportunities and money. Numerous farmers in India become successful after adopting the innovative techniques in the agriculture and horticulture sector. Here is the story of Simarjeet Singh, who did his PhD. He was passionate about farming, especially horticultural crops. He took agriculture seriously and started growing different kinds of fruits, vegetables, and other plants on his five acres of land. But his main focus was on fruits.
Currently, it is unbelievable that he has been growing 80 different kinds of fruits. These include Israeli apples, almonds, macadamia nuts, Japanese fruits, and rare mango varieties like Alphonso, Noorjahan, and Namdokmai. He also grows Malta lemons, Kandhari pomegranates, white Jamun, seasonal vegetables, and 30 types of Ayurvedic plants.
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Simarjeet has made horticulture farming a profitable business. He believes in natural farming, and modern techniques are essential. He said that with the help of modern methods, even small-scale farmers can earn lakhs. His farm is located in Bukkan Singh Nagar village near Kotkapura in Faridkot district, Punjab.
Simarjeet has been growing 45 varieties of mangoes, including imported types from Japan and Thailand. Some of his mangoes are being sold in the market for Rs 1400–1500 per kg, but Simarjeet sells directly to customers at Rs 700–1000 per kg.
He has divided his farmland judiciously; he grows general fruits in one acre, two acres are reserved for pear varieties, half an acre for Japanese fruits, and he uses another half an acre for plums, figs, black and white Jamun, and rare pomegranates.
Simarjeet has made it clear that innovative agricultural practices are replete with money and opportunities. The important thing is to change the mindset with the time. Farmers should use only modern methods. They can boost their income by the farming of horticultural crops.
