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Rosewood farming tips: This tree gives strong wood, which has heavy demand in the market. Once applied, it starts giving full earnings in 10-12 years, and also gives returns in 4-5 years. (Report: Sawan Patil)
Today we are going to talk about a tree that not only gives shadow, but can become such a means of earning for the farmers, which can be called ‘ATM machine’ in the true sense. This is not an ordinary tree, but it is greenery, which will also make your land fertile and will also give a lot of benefit to your pocket.
We are talking – Sheesham means Indian Rosewood. If today’s farmer starts cultivating this multi-use tree along with traditional crops such as wheat, gram and soybean, then he can earn millions in the coming years-that too without hard work.
Sheesham is a rigid and durable wooden tree, whose demand is much higher in furniture industry, building construction, doors-shoes and decorative items of wood. Its wood is also safe from water and termites, and this is the reason why it costs more than many crops in the market.
Once planted the rosewood tree, it is fully ready in ten to twelve years. But the fun thing is that its stem and branches can also be cut in the middle and sold in wood. This can provide good returns every 4 to 5 years. About four hundred to five hundred trees can be planted comfortably in one hectare land. When these trees are fully developed, then three to five cubic feet of wood is obtained from a tree.
According to the current market price, it can become a means of earning in millions. The rosewood tree does not need much care. It does not require too much water, and it can easily grow on less fertile land. Pesticides also have to be used a lot. That is, the expenditure on farming is also less and more profits.
Sheesham is not only a means of earning, but it is also very beneficial for the environment. It cleanses the air, improves the quality of the ground and helps prevent land erosion. If every farmer planted this tree on the edge of his land or in an empty space, then not only can improve his economic condition but can also give greenery to the coming generations.
Experts associated with environment believe that in today’s changing weather and climate crisis, farmers should not be limited to grain cultivation. A tree -based agricultural model should be adopted which gives more returns in a short time, and in a long period of sustainable earnings. Sheesham is one such option, which can also be done in mixed farming by planting with traditional crops.
The rosewood tree can become a source of permanent income, not just a plant for farmers. It is also beneficial for the environment and the way of economic strength of farmers. Now the time has come that farmers should adopt such options along with traditional crops that give more profits in less hard work. So next time you plan farming, then keep a corner for this “green ATM”.
