I was born into a joint family. I live in a large household with a total of ten members. I inherited a passion for farming from my father, which sparked my interest in agriculture. In the beginning, our financial condition was very modest. I somehow managed to complete my education up to the 10th grade and then decided to focus more on farming.

I started farming by combining my father’s experience with the adoption of new technology. Despite facing frequent natural calamities and the troubles caused by market price fluctuations, traders, and labor shortages, I sought practical solutions. I implemented drip irrigation for efficient water management across the entire farmland.

While working in agriculture, I adopted advanced equipment, Israeli-based fertilizers, modern planting techniques, water management systems, and methods for pest and disease control. However, due to certain mistakes, limitations, and unpredictable weather changes, the profits began to decrease. This led to family issues and declining mental health.

At that time, I attended a seminar organized by Ideal Agri Search Pvt. Ltd. in my village. That was the first time I became familiar with Ideal’s approach to guidance and their products. Later, I met Mr. Pradeep Kumbhar, a company representative. He explained the importance of soil testing, water testing, and petiole analysis.