Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Modi Highlights Avocado Farming and New Farmer Incomes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about avocado farming on his radio program.
He said avocados were once not very popular in India.
Now, more people are buying and eating them.
This has created a new way for farmers to earn money.
A farmer in Andhra Pradesh grew almost four tonnes of avocados and sells them directly to shops.
Another farmer in Tamil Nadu grows avocados on half a hectare of land.
Farmers in Karnataka are growing avocados beside their coffee plants.
The examples show how trying a new crop can help some farmers increase their earnings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the rising popularity of avocado cultivation in India during the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
He said avocado has gained demand in health and premium markets, creating new opportunities for farmers.
Varadaraj of Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, produced nearly four tonnes after learning about avocado farming and now supplies local shops directly.
Chandrashekharan of Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, increased his income by cultivating avocados on half a hectare.
Farmers in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, are planting avocados alongside coffee and black pepper for additional income.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Indian farmers cultivating avocados.
- What
- He highlighted the growing demand for avocados and the income opportunities the crop is creating.
- When
- Sunday, during the 137th episode of the monthly Mann Ki Baat program.
- Where
- The examples came from Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh, Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, and Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka.
- Why
- To show how new crops, scientific advice, and direct marketing can improve farmers' earnings.
- Program
- 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat
- Crop
- Avocado
- Varadaraj's production
- Nearly four tonnes
- Varadaraj's location
- Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
- Chandrashekharan's farm size
- Half a hectare in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
- Additional crops
- Farmers in Chikkamagaluru are planting avocados alongside coffee and black pepper