Latur, Nov. 4 -- At a time when drought conditions have severely affected agriculture across Maharashtra, a progressive farmer from Banegaon village in Ausa taluka of Latur district has demonstrated how efficient water management and natural farming practices can deliver impressive results even under adverse conditions.
Chandrakant Parihar has earned Rs 12 lakh from guava cultivation on just 2.5 acres of land, attracting appreciation from Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who personally called him to congratulate him on his achievement.
The Governor contacted Parihar over the phone from Lok Bhavan after learning about his success. He also expressed his desire to visit the farmer's orchard during his upcoming tour of Latur district.
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