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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US VP JD Vance says Lebanon not part of ceasefire, calls it ‘misunderstanding’
Budapest/Washington: US Vice President J D Vance has said that Lebanon was never included in the ceasefire understanding with Iran, describing the confusion as a “legitimate misunderstanding”.
Speaking to reporters before departing from Hungary, Vance said, “I think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon and it just didn’t. We never made that promise.”
He stressed that the United States had not included Lebanon in the scope of the ceasefire at any stage.
His remarks come amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, where more than 200 people were reported killed, even as ceasefire talks between Iran and the US move forward.
Vance said Israel had “offered … to check themselves a little bit in Lebanon because they want to make sure that our negotiation is successful”.
He warned that if Iran allows the situation in Lebanon to affect the negotiations, it could derail the talks.
“If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart in a conflict where they were getting hammered over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that’s ultimately their choice,” he said.
