Honoring India's Elite Farmers: MFOI 2023 Recognizes Women Wealthiest Agriculturalist

Today wraps up the three-day Millionaire Farmer of India event, generously sponsored by Mahindra Tractors. The event recognized the wealthiest farmers in the country at MFOI 2023. 'Krishi Jagran,' a well-known agricultural media outlet, organized the ceremony at IARI, Pusa Ground, New Delhi.

Union Minister Rupala Presents Award to Accomplished Woman Farmer Ratnamma Gundamantha

In a prestigious moment during the event, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rupala, presented the award to Ratnamma Gundamantha, an accomplished woman farmer.

Ratnamma Gundamantha: A Billionaire in Agriculture

Hailing from Srinivaspura Taluk, Kolar Karnataka, Ratnamma Gundamantha manages a 4-acre farm, cultivating mangoes, millets, and rearing silkworms. With a commitment to innovative farming, she dedicates two acres to mango orchards and one acre for commercial cultivation. Leveraging cutting-edge technology from IISAT-KVK, Kolar, she has enriched her skills through a five-day vocational training at Payal Training organized by KVK, Kolar.

Beyond traditional agriculture, Ratnamma engages in sub-trades, growing grain crops and crafting and selling pickles and spice powder products. Her diverse offerings, including tomatoes, mangoes, almonds, and more, incorporate agricultural technologies from ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, ICAR-IIMR Hyderabad, and UHS Bagalkot.

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Innovations in Mango Ripening: Low-Cost Ripening Chamber

Implementing ICIIT-KVK, Kolar's advice, Ratnamma introduced a low-cost ripening chamber and developed a technique for natural mango ripening. She strategically packages and brands the mangoes in kid boxes, prioritizing sales through bungalow apartments and online marketing. Initiating her grain business in 2018-19, Ratnamma received support from the government and substantial financial assistance from the Agriculture Department.

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Exceeding the Rs 1 Crore Milestone: Ratna Amma's Annual Earnings

Ratna Amma earns an impressive Rs 1.18 crore annually, encompassing revenue from agricultural and grain products. Her extensive product range, including grain malt, sub-blending, cleaning, dosa mix, idli mix, mango pickle, tomato pickle, and masala powder products, is sold under her own brand, ensuring significant profits in the market.

Conclusion

The Millionaire Farmer of India event, supported by Mahindra Tractors and organized by 'Krishi Jagran,' celebrated successful farmers, highlighting Ratnamma Gundamantha's innovative approach to agriculture. Her dedication, combined with government support, led to an annual earning of Rs 1.18 crore, setting a successful milestone. The event served as a platform to honor remarkable individuals and inspire excellence in farming.

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