Nagpur Couple Establishes Successful Indoor Saffron Farming Operation
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What happened
Akshay Holey and Divya Lohakare Holey established an indoor saffron-growing facility in Nagpur using aeroponics. The couple converted a 400-square-foot room into a controlled environment for growing the high-value spice. The venture has proven commercially successful, reportedly generating annual revenue between ₹40 lakh and ₹50 lakh.
From livemint.com
Why it matters
The operation demonstrates a successful, high-value agricultural venture in a non-traditional region. The couple noted that they entered the field because saffron demand is high while domestic production in India remains low.
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Who's involved
- AkshayRuns the saffron facility in Nagpur
- NagpurCity where the saffron facility is located
- MaharashtraState containing Nagpur