Farmer Cultivates Tomatoes on Seven Bighas of Land
Summary
Mahamad Akbar Ansari of Hariban Municipality-4, Sarlahi, is cultivating tomatoes on seven bighas of leased land and expects strong profits from the Kabita variety. He says the stop in tomato imports from India has improved prices for local farmers.
Key Points
- Mahamad Akbar Ansari is growing tomatoes on seven bighas of land in Hariban Municipality-4, Sarlahi, mostly using the Kabita variety.
- He says tomato cultivation has been profitable for eight years and that last year he earned more than Rs 50 lakhs in profit after expenses.
- The halt in tomato imports from India has helped local producers get better prices.
- Ansari leases most of the land he farms, paying Rs 60,000 per bigha annually.
