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Agriculture
Punjab farmer Manpreet Singh expands 10‑marla onion nursery into thriving agribusiness
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM
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Manpreet Singh began an onion nursery on just 10 marlas in 2020 and, at 34, has grown it into a profitable farming enterprise.
Manpreet Singh, a 34‑year‑old farmer from Punjab, planted his first onion seedlings on a modest 10‑marla plot in 2020. The small nursery was started with limited resources but a clear focus on high‑yield varieties.
Over the next three years, Singh adopted modern cultivation techniques, including drip irrigation and soil health monitoring, which allowed him to increase his output dramatically. Today his operation spans several acres, supplying onions to local markets and wholesale distributors across the state.
The success has not only improved Singh’s household income but also inspired nearby growers to adopt similar practices. He plans to expand further by introducing value‑added products such as peeled and pre‑packed onions, aiming to tap into urban demand.
Local agricultural officials have praised Singh’s model as a replicable example of how small‑scale farmers can leverage technology and market linkages to achieve sustainable growth.
Over the next three years, Singh adopted modern cultivation techniques, including drip irrigation and soil health monitoring, which allowed him to increase his output dramatically. Today his operation spans several acres, supplying onions to local markets and wholesale distributors across the state.
The success has not only improved Singh’s household income but also inspired nearby growers to adopt similar practices. He plans to expand further by introducing value‑added products such as peeled and pre‑packed onions, aiming to tap into urban demand.
Local agricultural officials have praised Singh’s model as a replicable example of how small‑scale farmers can leverage technology and market linkages to achieve sustainable growth.