How this engineer became a successful organic farmer growing exotic frui...

Chetan Shetty, a successful organic farmer, left his engineering job in Bangalore to pursue his dream of farming. He now grows various exotic fruits and spices on his farm in Bellare, near Mangaluru, Karnataka. His story is featured on the YouTube channel "Farmizen On The Road". Chetan Shetty's Farm: - Exotic Fruits: Rambutan, mangosteen, avocado, and other varieties - Farming Style: Organic farming practices - Annual Profit: Not publicly disclosed, but fellow engineer-farmers have reported profits ranging from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 30 lakh per acre Other engineer-farmers have also found success in growing exotic fruits and organic produce ¹: - Varkey George, Tamil Nadu: Earns Rs 4.25 lakh per acre from passion fruit and sells avocados and Meyer lemons at Rs 330 per kg - Sagar Khare, Maharashtra: Makes an annual profit of Rs 30 lakh from moringa farming - Tapan Kumar Dalie, Odisha: Quit L&T Finance to farm paddy straw mushrooms, earning Rs 70 lakh annually - Arun Shinde, Maharashtra: Earns Rs 25 lakh per year from poultry farming These engineers have leveraged their skills to create profitable and sustainable farming businesses, often using innovative marketing strategies and value-added products ¹ ².

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