rural entrepreneurship

Farm stays can help farmers earn from accommodation, local food and farm experiences. What should farmers check before starting an agri-tourism business?

A farmer producer company in Maharashtra turned livestock marketing into a ₹11.5-crore meat enterprise with scientific processing and value addition.

A landless entrepreneur built a vermicompost enterprise by turning farm waste into organic manure and creating a source of rural income.

A young entrepreneur has built an agri-business from paddy straw by converting farm waste into decorative products, creating value from crop residue.

Jamun processing units in Uttar Pradesh are helping farmers earn more by turning a seasonal fruit into value-added products.

Mobile seed processing units help farmers clean, grade, and treat seeds at their doorstep, creating a profitable agri-business while improving seed quality.

A young farmer turned mushroom spawn production into a profitable rural enterprise, supplying growers and creating year-round income.

Banana fibre extraction is creating new income opportunities for farmers by converting agricultural waste into textile, packaging, and handicraft products.

A former IT professional built a mushroom spawn production enterprise that now supplies farmers and creates rural employment opportunities.

Lotus stem processing is helping farmers and rural entrepreneurs create value-added products while increasing incomes from pond-based agriculture.