Farmer Tirth Singh of Village Sandaur Makes His Mark in Horticulture
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 1-
The Punjab govt is working swiftly to increase farmers' income and ensure crop diversification. To fulfill this objective, the Horticulture Department, under the guidance of cabinet minister Mohinder Bhagat, is providing all possible support to farmers to encourage them to move towards the horticulture sector.
With the continuous support from the Punjab Government's Horticulture Department, Tirth Singh, a progressive and hardworking farmer from village Sandaur in Sangrur district, has made a unique mark in the field of horticulture. By embracing agricultural diversification and growing vegetables, Farmer Tirth Singh has successfully increased his income.
In 1996-97, Farmer Tirth Singh with the help the Horticulture Department, shifted from traditional crops to growing vegetable seedlings. Today, he supplies high-quality seedlings to more than 800 farmers. He now grows onion seedlings, hybrid peppers (CH-1, CH-2), and several other varieties on 4 acres of land. His efforts have not only increased his own income but have also inspired other farmers to adopt crop diversification and move towards horticulture.