SaralnamaAjay Sao from Koderma, Jharkhand learned scientific farming methods in Israel in 2018. He adopted drip irrigation and mulching techniques to cultivate vegetables on 5 acres of barren land. Using soil from other areas, he now grows tomatoes, cauliflower, chili, and more. Ajay earns ₹50,000-60,000 monthly from farming. He received government support for vermicompost and cold storage. His success has inspired nearby farmers to adopt modern methods. Ajay aims to encourage more villagers to take up professional farming. Despite low rainfall, he applies Israeli techniques for better yields. His family of 10 now earns a good income from agriculture. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 06:32 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Ajay Sao from Koderma, Jharkhand learned scientific farming methods in Israel in 2018
- He adopted drip irrigation and mulching techniques to cultivate vegetables on 5 acres of barren land
- Using soil from other areas, he now grows tomatoes, cauliflower, chili, and more