As tomato prices continue to soar across the country, some farmers selling the expensive edible berry raking in huge profits. A farmer in Karnataka reportedly earned almost ₹40 lakh this season by growing tomatoes on his 12-acre farm. Speaking to TV9 Kannada, Rajesh from Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district said that he bought an SUV after selling his tomato harvest this season.
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He said, “I have grown tomatoes on my 12 acres of farm. I sold almost 800 bags of tomatoes and earned ₹40 lakh. If the price of tomatoes remains the same for a few months, I might even make a profit of ₹1 crore. I believed in my land and it did not disappoint. It helped me to buy an SUV after selling tomatoes.”
Rajesh also said that he would now look for a bride as he makes decent money to lead a good life. “I was rejected earlier as families preferred grooms with government and corporate jobs. I want to say that farmers can make more money than an employee if the right time comes. I want to look for a bride now by going in my new SUV,” he added.
Karnataka state is one of the largest tomato producers in the country, with areas like Kolar and Chamarajanagar are known for tomato crops. Recently, a farmer family from Kolar made headlines after they sold 2,000 boxes of tomatoes for a whopping Rs. 38 lakhs.
{{/usCountry}}Karnataka state is one of the largest tomato producers in the country, with areas like Kolar and Chamarajanagar are known for tomato crops. Recently, a farmer family from Kolar made headlines after they sold 2,000 boxes of tomatoes for a whopping Rs. 38 lakhs.
{{/usCountry}}Tomato prices in Bengaluru continue to range from ₹100 to 120 per kilogram. The high prices have been attributed to the sudden temperature increase in March and April that resulted in pest attacks on tomato crops, leading to decreased yields and higher market rates. After the increasing demand for tomatoes, theft cases are also being reported in Karnataka.