This K'taka farmer is revolutionising farming. Here's how!

From converting his barren agricultural land into a fertile one, to growing all types of crops using only natural fertilizers, Prasanna has done it all to revolutionise the farming culture in the Hassan area of Karnataka and increase profits.

Hassan (Karnataka): While a huge chunk of the country's agricultural populace reels under the threat of impending drought, a farmer from Karnataka took matters in his own hands to turn his piece of barren land into a high-yielding one.

Meet Prasanna, who is setting some serious farming goals. From converting his barren agricultural land in Halebidu into a fertile one, to growing all types of crops using only natural fertilizers, he has done it all to revolutionise the farming culture in the area and increase profits.

The farming revolutionary installed a drip irrigation system and is harvesting rainwater for irrigating the fields.

Speaking to the media, Prasanna said that as he was never interested in studies. He discontinued his education after completing his intermediate studies, and joined his brother in agriculture.

The siblings worked together and made profits by increasing the productivity and sales of coconuts, bananas, areca nuts and vegetables.

Presently, they also prepare organic fertilizers using garden haystack, banana leaves and other garden waste which has led to an increase in the number of earthworms in the field.

Prasanna explained how harvesting rainwater increased the water table in the area. Due to his efforts, water is now available at a depth of 200 feet, while other farmers find it difficult to get water even after digging 800-1000 feet.

He said that he spends 8-10 hours in the fields on a daily basis, and in is leisure time, likes to read books.