Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Muktsar Farmer Triples Income with Organic Farming
Balwinder Sandhu is a farmer from Muktsar Sahib district who started with traditional wheat and paddy farming.
He saw that people wanted fresh, chemical-free produce, so he switched to growing fruits and vegetables.
He now has a big farm with many different kinds of fruits like oranges, lemons, and strawberries, and vegetables like watermelon and chillies.
He sells his produce directly to customers, which is cheaper for them and more profitable for him.
He also helps other farmers start their own farms.
His farm is special because it uses cow dung for manure, which makes the produce tastier and healthier.
He believes farming can make people wealthy if they think about who they sell to, not just what they grow.
Balwinder Sandhu started with 11 acres and now owns 26 acres of diversified organic farm.
He grows 35-40 varieties of fruits, spices, and vegetables.
He sells produce directly to customers, cutting out middlemen.
His farm provides employment to 20 people and has helped a dozen other farmers.
He uses cow dung manure, which is more expensive but leads to better quality produce.
- Who
- Balwinder Sandhu, a farmer from Sukhna Ablu village in Muktsar Sahib district
- What
- Transformed his traditional wheat and paddy farm into a diversified organic farm
- When
- Started horticultural farming in 2010-11
- Where
- Sukhna Ablu village, Muktsar Sahib district
- Why
- To increase income and provide better value to customers
Traditional Farming
Diversified Organic Farming
Income Potential
Traditional Farming
Traditional wheat and paddy farming yields around Rs 90,000 to Rs 1 lakh per acre annually.
Diversified Organic Farming
Diversified horticulture can generate around Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per acre annually, potentially reaching four to five times more.
Cost of Inputs
Traditional Farming
Chemical fertilisers are cheaper and more commonly used.
Diversified Organic Farming
Organic manure is more expensive but leads to better quality produce.
Market Access
Traditional Farming
Dependence on mandis and middlemen can reduce profit margins.
Diversified Organic Farming
Direct sales to consumers can provide better deals and fair profit margins.
- Farmer's Name
- Balwinder Sandhu
- Location
- Sukhna Ablu village, Muktsar Sahib district
- Initial Land Holding
- 11 acres
- Current Land Holding
- 26 acres
- Farm Name
- Preet Agro Nature Way Farm
- Number of Varieties
- 35-40 varieties of fruits, spices, and vegetables
- Employment Provided
- 20 permanent employees
- Farmers Helped
- Around a dozen farmers