Kalaburagi (Karnataka): Hanumantha Reddy, a farmer and a resident of Dinsi (K) village in Kamalapura taluk of Kalaburagi district, has earned lakhs of rupees by cultivating roses on a one-and-a-half acre of barren land. Reddy studied up to Class X and was a driver, but with a driver's job, it became difficult for him to manage family expenses. Meanwhile, one of his friends was doing good in rose cultivation, hence, Reddy, too, decided to grow roses.
Driver-turned farmer from Karnataka earns lakhs with rose cultivation
Currently, Hanumantha Reddy sells roses at Rs 100 to Rs 120 per kg and earns Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500 daily on average. He grows a different variety of roses, including Bijali and Bullet. Recently, he has started sericulture on three acres of land and has doubled his income.
Driver-turned farmer from Karnataka earns lakhs with rose cultivation
He availed a government scheme and started cultivating roses and soon started making a good profit. Currently, Reddy sells roses at Rs 100 to Rs 120 per kg and earns Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500 daily on average. He grows a different variety of roses, including Bijali and Bullet. Recently, he has started sericulture on three acres of land and has doubled his income.