Brothers in Chamarajanagar grow tomato on 12 acres of land, earn Rs 40 lakh
Chamarajanagar: While the soaring tomato prices across the country have raised concerns among consumers, they are proving to be a boon for tomato farmers. This positive trend has been experienced by two brothers in Chamarajanagar taluk, Rajesh and Nagesh, sons of Krishna Setty from Lakshmipur village.
Opting out of college, Rajesh and Nagesh chose to delve into agriculture, focusing on tomato cultivation. Over the past four years, they have cultivated tomatoes on 12 acres of land, which has translated into a significant source of income. Their cultivation spanned two acres of their own land and an additional 10 acres through rented land. This year, in particular, their efforts have reaped substantial benefits due to a combination of bountiful harvest and high market prices.
Elaborating on their success, Rajesh shared, "In the past four years, we have consistently cultivated tomatoes across our 12-acre farmland. This year, we've secured an impressive profit of Rs 40 lakh by selling 2,000 crates of tomatoes, marking the highest earnings we've achieved over this span."
He also mentioned the collective effort of his family, including his brother Nagesh and their parents, who worked diligently in the fields. The siblings even took on night shifts to safeguard their crop. "The substantial profits we've garnered this year have enabled us to clear our debts," Rajesh added.
With tomato prices showing no immediate signs of decline, brokers are actively approaching farmers for tomato purchases. Approximately half of the tomato crop has already been harvested, and farmers anticipate a considerable income from the remaining half of their yield.
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Udupi: Plastic bottles banned in Kudremukh National Park from May 1
Udupi, Apr 28: From May 1, the use of plastic bottles will be completely prohibited inside Kudremukh National Park under the Kudremukh Wildlife Division.
To facilitate tourists, clean drinking water units have been installed at key locations along the roads passing through the national park, including Mullur Tanikha Station, Basrikallu Tanikha Station, and Tanikodu Tanikha Station. Tourists can make use of these facilities to access safe drinking water during their visit.
As per the statement issued by the Deputy Conservator of Forests of the Kudremukh Wildlife Division, tourists are strictly barred from carrying plastic bottles into the national park. If plastic bottles are found inside vehicles, visitors are required to deposit them at the plastic waste collection units set up at the Tanikha Stations before continuing their journey.
