Doubling down on success
Pandu S, Medak, Telangana
Problem
- Unpredictable weather and erratic rainfall
- Rising input costs and pest challenges
- Low and inconsistent profits from open-field farming
Result: Hard work with uncertain returns.
Crops
English cucumber | Spinach | Broccoli
Field area: 800 sq. m.
The turning point
In 2023, Pandu decided to change his farming trajectory. After years of unstable yields and rising costs, he adopted two units of Greenhouse-in-a-Box of 400 sq. m. each.
The journey
Across five crop cycles in each greenhouse, Pandu proved the power of protected cultivation.
In Greenhouse 1, he earned ₹63,500, ₹42,400, ₹42,500, ₹81,000, and ₹52,000, respectively. In Greenhouse 2, he earned ₹64,900, ₹41,400, ₹46,000, ₹81,000, and ₹55,000 from the same sequence of crops.
Together, his total earnings exceeded ₹6.7 lakhs, marking a major shift from uncertainty to profitability.
Inside the Kheyti Greenhouses, his crops thrived. They were protected from Telangana’s harsh summers and erratic rainfall. With guidance from the Kheyti team, Pandu mastered drip irrigation, pest management, and market planning, ensuring consistent yields and reduced input costs.
Impact at a glance
Farming impact
- Profit: ₹6.7 lakhs across five crop cycles
- Duration: 2 years
- Reduced water and chemical use
- Year-round crop production with protection from climate shocks
- Well-planned, high-value, and market-based vegetable cultivation
Social impact
- Improved financial stability and livelihood security
- Expanded technical know-how in modern greenhouse farming
- Set an example for youth in his community
- Increased confidence to scale and diversify his farm operations