Kavita Mishra from Dharwad district in Karnataka has achieved remarkable success in the field of agriculture by defying conventional thinking. After their marriage in 1996, they never imagined that agriculture would be their profession. He completed his Diploma in Computer Science from Karnatak University and in 1998 was offered the position of Software Engineer at Infosys. But he had to leave this job due to family traditions.

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After this, she decided to continue farming on her husband’s ancestral land without getting tired. The land in Kavitaal village of Raichur district was completely barren, rocky and hilly. The first few years were very difficult. In 2006, after continuous hard work, he started cultivating pomegranates. Pomegranate proved suitable as a low-water crop and within a few years started earning Rs 1 to 2 lakh per season.

But in 2011-12, a disease called bacterial blight destroyed the entire garden. All the trees had to be uprooted as per the advice of the experts. Even after years of hard work were wasted, he did not give up. Under the guidance of an agricultural consultant, he adopted the integrated farming model and established ‘Kavita Mishra Chandan Farm’.

White sandalwood is mainly cultivated in this farm. Apart from this, various horticultural crops like mango, guava, sitafal, amla, jambhul, tamarind, coconut, banana, coffee, pepper, turmeric have been cultivated. By planting teak and red sandalwood trees, they have transformed agriculture into agroforestry. Diversified crops increased sources of income and reduced risk.

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They have entered into a formal agreement with Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) for cultivation of sandalwood. A microchip based e-security system has been installed in the trees keeping in mind the threat of theft. This system alerts the nearest police station in case of suspicious activity. Today, Kavita Mishra earns an annual income of around Rs 40 lakh from her farm. They estimate a potential return of several crores of rupees per acre. Overcoming traditional constraints, natural constraints and disease, they have achieved success through perseverance, innovation and scientific methods. Their story continues to inspire rural women and create a model for modern, sustainable agriculture.