Rajasthan is known for its rich agricultural tradition, but farming in this region comes with many challenges. Scarce rainfall, limited irrigation, and frequent weather changes often affect productivity. Farmers mostly grow wheat, millet, mustard, and sesame, but rising costs and unpredictable yields make farming a risky business. In such a situation, progressive farmers like Manoj Kumar Meena are showing the way by adopting improved seeds and modern practices. His story begins in Khanpur Meena village of Dholpur district, where farming has been part of his family’s life for generations.
Manoj Kumar’s Farming Journey
Manoj Kumar Meena holds a postgraduate degree and is also ITI qualified. Around fifteen years ago, he took charge of his family’s farmland. Like most farmers, he initially followed traditional practices. He did not pay much attention to soil testing, seed quality, or proper planning for irrigation and nutrition. As a result, even after putting in hard work, his profits remained low. But over time, he realized the need to change his approach. He began learning about modern farming techniques, selecting crops based on soil suitability, and choosing seeds from reliable companies.
Turning Point with Yodha Plus Millet
The major change came six years ago when he decided to try Yodha Plus millet seeds from Shakti Vardhak Company. The results surprised him. The crop showed excellent germination and produced medium-height plants that stayed upright during strong winds and rain. The ears were dense and filled with grains. The most remarkable thing was that the crop remained healthy, with no sign of disease. The soft and sweet fodder was relished by his cattle. In his words, Yodha Plus millet not only increased his grain yield but also solved the problem of good quality fodder for his animals.
Yield, Income, and Market Success
Last year, Manoj Kumar cultivated Yodha Plus millet on forty bighas of land. He harvested fifteen to sixteen maan per bigha, with each maan weighing around forty kilograms. When he sold his produce, he received prices between two thousand two hundred and two thousand seven hundred rupees per quintal. This millet crop alone earned him profits worth lakhs. In addition, his animals had sufficient green and soft fodder for the season, further reducing his expenses on animal feed.
Why Yodha Plus Millet is a Game Changer
According to Manoj Kumar, Yodha Plus millet has many qualities that make it suitable for successful farming. The crop matures fully within eighty to ninety days. This means the field becomes available on time for the next crop, improving overall farm planning. The crop reaches the flowering stage in around fifty days, allowing early grain formation. The plants grow dense and uniform, with strong and healthy stems. Its natural resistance to diseases means fewer expenses on pesticides and medicines. This directly increases the profit margin. The soft and nutritious fodder supports animal health, which is an added advantage.
Suitability for Rain-fed and Dry Regions
Manoj Kumar practices rain-fed farming and says that Yodha Plus millet is especially beneficial for areas with low irrigation facilities. The hybrid is drought-tolerant and produces a good harvest even with limited rainfall. The strong stems protect the crop during heavy rain or storms. This feature is particularly important in regions like Rajasthan, where weather can be unpredictable. The millet stands firm in the face of wind and rain, ensuring a stable harvest.
Boosting Animal Husbandry with Quality Fodder
Manoj Kumar owns ten cattle, and most of their fodder comes from Yodha Plus millet. The soft fodder improves their milk yield, adding another source of income. By selling milk, he earns additional profits, showing how one crop can benefit both farming and animal husbandry. This dual benefit is one of the reasons why Yodha Plus millet has become his preferred choice.
Beyond Millet: Embracing Other Shakti Vardhak Seeds
While millet has brought him fame and fortune, Manoj Kumar also grows wheat, mustard, and sesame, using seeds from Shakti Vardhak Company. He has had excellent results with the wheat series 1105 and has even experimented with the company’s vegetable seeds. His trust in the brand comes from years of positive experience, where good seed quality and reliable support helped him improve his farming outcomes.
Turning Struggles into Success
Today, Manoj Kumar earns nearly ten lakh rupees annually through farming and animal husbandry. This marks a major improvement in his financial situation. He strongly believes that farming is not a loss-making business if done with the right approach. He advises fellow farmers to choose good seeds, adopt modern techniques, and work hard. According to him, success in farming comes from embracing change, using technology, and trusting reliable companies that support farmers at every step.
