Sushil Agro Farm ~ Bounty of Nature : 15 Years of Fruitful Journey

Farming is a profession of Hope. I believe that the greatest entrepreneurship experience is that of being a farmer. You need to have the basic skills of mechanical and electrical engineering along with the through knowledge of Biology and biggest skill set of correct Forecasting.

2017 there was a team of Agricultural Scientist that visited our farm in Association with Himayat Baug (Govt. Agricultural Officers) and announced that we have the best Mango Canopy in the Marathwada Region.

We also presented our Custard Apple at the Local fair that was organised by the Agricultural Department of Aurangabad.

2018 the things to look forward is we are opening the Farm and the premises to Visitors on Air Bnb so that they can enjoy the weekend treats of the blissful nature.

We have commenced Home delivery of the Mangoes within the city limits of Aurangabad and will be increasing the logistics reach sooner.

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Experience accumulated is valuable, experience shared is "invaluable". We are now entering leadership position with 2 ventues : 1. Shivneri Shetakari Vikas Gut an Farmers Group of locales at Bilda and Sanjul Village that will work towards Post Harvest management with establishment of Pack House and Rural Warehouse 2. Shivneri Farmers Producer Organisation / Company that will work on imparting education to the marginal farmers and will utilize the cumulative strength of  Product/service Marketing.

The future for Farming is unprecedented with Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is on spread and will like to contribute to this parallel of Organic Farming.

Learings Continued

3 Years since my last post, to begin with the field of Agriculture does not appear to be as lucrative as described during my MBA times. With an Agri. Entrepreneur being an ultimate gambler, setting bets against weather, climate and the disgusting market forces of the Indian market. Even tried with the retail chain to beat the conventional supply chain, but when in India it's said " In the end ; It doesn't even matter". Some how I could realize / connect with the suppressed feelings and emotions of Indian Farmer's that I could not identify during my extensive trips in year 2008 & 2009 - Gujarat and Rajasthan state as a part of Market Research for two major agricultural organisation. No wonder why India having the vast section of its population (approx. 45 %) involved in agriculture, has such a poor GDP growth in this sector.

Well all the above is nations problem, that ain't gonna be addressed any time sooner.

To continue with my leanings with a major area under fig uprooted due to marketing constraints. I have set to choose another crop Pomegranate for the future ventures, in the blogs for the future will be sharing about the experiences related to this new challenge. As of now trying to learn about three commodities Mango, Wild Gooseberries and Pomegranate.

Here is how years of constructive work looks like.

Professionally have undergone various supply chain activities to address Aflatoxin in Maize, but that tale will be for some time later. With all said and learnt sharing some of the photos of the matured farm, almost a decade old. It looks beautiful and reminds me all the struggles that my parents have put in making this extraordinary venture last.