Dhamtari farmer Khimanshu Gajesing achieved better production and income by scientifically cultivating cucumbers in 4 acres. With modern technology and government support, he has become an inspiration for other farmers.
Raipur. Commercial cultivation of cucumber is counted among the crops which give high profits in short time. Its biggest feature is that the crop is ready for harvesting within only 45 to 50 days of sowing. If farming is done with modern techniques, farmers get better production and better prices in the market.
According to experts, in commercial farming, it is more profitable to raise cucumber vines with the help of scaffolding and wires instead of spreading them on the ground. Due to this, the fruits do not come in contact with the soil, which reduces the possibility of rot. Besides, the size, color and shine of the fruit is better, due to which good demand and better prices are available in the market. By adopting the scaffolding method, production of about 30 to 45 quintals can be achieved in one acre.
Dhamtari farmer Khimanshu Gajesingh became an example of modern farming.
Khimanshu Gajesingh, a farmer of special backward tribe (Kamar community) of village Selbahara located in Nagari development block of Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, has written a new story of success by adopting modern farming. Despite limited resources and traditional farming, they have turned farming into a profitable business by taking advantage of scientific techniques and government schemes. Today he has become an inspiration for other farmers of the area.
Commercial cultivation of cucumber in 4 acres
Khimanshu Gajesingh has a total of 10 acres of agricultural land. This year he cultivated cucumber commercially on his 4 acres of land. With regular guidance and technical support from Horticulture Department officials, he adopted quality seed selection, balanced nutritional management, modern irrigation systems and scientific plant protection techniques. These measures significantly increased both the quality and production of their crops.
Economic situation changed due to scientific farming
Khimanshu Gajesingh explains that earlier due to traditional farming, it became difficult to calculate the cost of farming and the income was quite limited. But after adopting modern agricultural techniques, their farming changed completely. Due to better quality of cucumber prepared through scientific method, its demand increased continuously not only in the local markets but also in the surrounding areas. Due to getting good prices, their income increased significantly and the financial condition of the family became stronger than before.
Success achieved through government schemes and technical guidance
Khimanshu Gajesingh says that he got the opportunity to understand farming from a new perspective due to the technical advice from the officials of the Horticulture Department and the benefit of various government schemes. Right guidance inspired him to adopt modern farming, the result of which is visible to everyone today.
Now preparations to increase cultivation of other horticultural crops
Encouraged by his success, Khimanshu Gajesingh now wants to expand to other horticulture crops in the future. Their aim is to increase both production and income by making maximum use of modern agricultural techniques.
Horticulture department engaged in increasing the income of farmers
The Horticulture Department is continuously working to connect farmers with modern farming techniques, promote scientific farming and increase their income. The objective of the department is to make farmers self-reliant and develop farming as a more profitable business. The success of Khimanshu Gajesing proves that farming can be made a sustainable, modern and more profitable business if farmers properly take advantage of scientific techniques, departmental guidance and government schemes.