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Rank 1: Nituben Patel, Rs 100 crore
Nituben Patel, hailing from a small village in Rajkot district, has secured the top spot. Her trailblazing work in sustainable agriculture has become an inspiration for many women striving to create an impact in the farming sector.
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Rank 2: Yuvraj Parihar, Rs 50 crore
Born into a non-agricultural family, Yuvraj was driven to modernise farming after witnessing the challenges faced by traditional farmers. By cultivating high-demand crops like potatoes, cabbage, and moong beans and marketing them under the brand ‘Dr. BPS,’ he has emerged as a pioneer in modern farming.
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Rank 3: Harish Dhandev, Rs 2.5 crore
An engineer-turned-farmer, Harish, has mastered the art of aloe vera cultivation. With his own processing facility, he manages over 100 acres of aloe vera farming and produces a diverse range of aloe-based products.
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Rank 4: Genabhai Patel, Rs 2 crore
Genabhai Dargabhai Patel, popularly known as 'Anar Dada', comes from Sarkar Goliya village in Gujarat's Banaskantha district. Despite being physically challenged, he gained recognition for his expertise in pomegranate farming and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for his outstanding contributions to the field.
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Rank 5: Sachin Kale, Rs 2 crore
After leaving his corporate job in 2014, Sachin Kale founded Agrilife Solutions Pvt Ltd. Today, he supports 137 farmers cultivating 200 acres of land, generating an annual turnover of around Rs 2 crore.
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Rank 6: Ram Saran Verma, Rs 2 crore
Ram Saran Verma, popularly known as the 'Banana King', was among the pioneering farmers in Uttar Pradesh to implement tissue culture in banana cultivation. He received the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2019.
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Rank 7: Ramesh Chaudhary, Rs 2 crore
Ramesh Chaudhary cultivates floriculture, tomatoes, and cucumbers across three polyhouses and a greenhouse. His innovative approach has generated substantial profits.
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Rank 8: Vishwanath Bobode, Rs 1.75 crore
Vishwanath Bobade, hailing from Maharashtra's drought-prone Beed region, employs modern techniques to achieve impressive harvests. Remarkably, he has generated significant earnings from just one acre of land.
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Rank 9: Pramod Gautam, Rs 1 crore
Pramod Gautam, a former automobile engineer, transitioned to farming in 2006. By implementing a unique cultivation approach, he now earns over a crore annually.
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Rank 10: Rajiv Bittu, Rs 15-16 lakh
Farming has completely transformed Rajeev Kamal Bittu’s life. A Chartered Accountant by profession, he opted for the challenges of heat, dust, hard work, and risk over a luxurious lifestyle. Despite being a novice, Rajeev extensively researched agriculture through various sources, conducted experiments based on market analysis and intuition, and now earns a respectable income annually.
Credit: Special Arrangement