From a Corporate Engineer to an Organic Farming Pioneer

In a time when many young Indians dream of high-paying jobs abroad, Sagar Khare from Kurdwadi village in Solapur, Maharashtra, chose a different path — one that led him back to his roots. After working as a Project Engineer at the American company Adient for two years, Sagar took a bold decision in 2019: he left his comfortable corporate career and stepped into the fields of farming.
But this wasn’t just any farming. His family’s traditional chemical-based cultivation of sugarcane, wheat, and chickpeas was no longer profitable. Instead of giving up, Sagar decided to reinvent farming through knowledge and innovation. He studied organic farming methods and turned his focus to the miracle crop — Moringa (drumstick), a superfood rich in nutrients and perfectly suited for Solapur’s hot, dry climate.

The Moringa Revolution

On one acre, he began cultivating moringa leaves and on four acres, moringa pods.
The leaves are dried, processed into powder, and sold not only across India but also internationally.
The pods and seeds are also marketed, creating multiple income streams.

Today’s Success

• Annual turnover: ₹3.6 million (36 lakhs)
• ₹12 lakhs from moringa leaves
• ₹17 lakhs from moringa pods
• ₹7 lakhs from seeds
• Net profit after expenses: ₹30 lakhs — nearly ₹6 lakhs per acre!

Sustainable Practices

To rejuvenate the soil, Sagar turned to green manure, vermicompost, and organic fertilizers. He maintains three cows for natural manure and purchased 10 kg of earthworms to create nutrient-rich compost. This not only improved productivity but also ensured eco-friendly, chemical-free farming.

A New-Age Farmer

Sagar Khare’s journey is proof that farming, when fused with modern education and sustainable practices, can be both profitable and planet-friendly. By embracing organic farming, he has created wealth, health, and hope — showing countless youngsters that agriculture is not a fallback, but a future.