Punjab’s marginal farmers’ ‘gharelu bagichi’ model goes beyond wheat and paddy

The 'gharelu bagichi' model, promoted in Punjab by marginal farmer and nursery grower Gurpreet Singh, goes beyond traditional wheat and paddy cultivation. This innovative orchard model, developed by Gurpreet and mentor Jagdev Singh, integrates fruit tree planting with a strategic approach to land utilization and tree selection. The concept involves planning the land, selecting the appropriate plants, and staggering fruit production to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the year.

By combining various fruit varieties with different maturity periods, the 'gharelu bagichi' model provides families with a consistent supply of fresh fruit while also creating a new source of income for marginal farmers.

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