By Mashable India
In the midst of soaring tomato prices across various regions of the country, an individual hailing from Pune district in Maharashtra has managed to generate a revenue exceeding Rs 1.5 crore through the sale of this particular vegetable.
Meet Tukaram Bhagoji Gayakar, a farmer who grew tomatoes on his 12-acre farm. A recent report by India Today reveals that Tukaram made Rs 2,100 in just one day by selling a crate of tomatoes in Narayanganj.
What's even more impressive is that on Friday, he sold a total of 900 crates, earning a whopping Rs 18 lakh in a single day.
With the assistance of his son, Ishwar Gayakar, and daughter-in-law, Sonali, Tukaram managed to sell a remarkable 13,000 crates of tomatoes within a month. Tukaram, who owns 18 acres of agricultural land, utilized 12 acres specifically for the cultivation of tomatoes, according ti report
Sonali, Tukaram's daughter-in-law, takes charge of various responsibilities including planting, harvesting, and packaging.
On the other hand, Tukaram's son, Ishwar, is responsible for handling sales, management, and financial planning.
Farmers achieving millionaire status through tomato sales is not limited to Maharashtra alone. Recently, a farming family from Kolar, Karnataka, sold a whopping 2,000 boxes of tomatoes, earning an impressive sum of Rs 38 lakh.