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Farmer of the Quarter: Small Farmer Earns Big from Tree-based Agriculture
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Farmer of the Quarter: Small Farmer Earns Big from Tree-based Agriculture
Human Impact Stories
27 Apr 2026
07:04 am
In 2019, Murugesan from Ariyalur planted 2,000 Melia dubia saplings across 2.5 acres with Cauvery Calling's support. With a 90% survival rate, he earned ₹15 lakhs in 5 years, or about ₹6 lakhs per acre.
“It is a highly profitable investment. I am now expanding this model to another 3.5 acres.”
— Murugesan, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
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