If you are looking for a bumper earning business idea then you will definitely find it here. Today we are talking about such a big earning business. Due to which you will get relief from the rising prices of petrol and diesel. Along with this, your pocket will also always remain warm. At present, farmers are also leaving traditional farming and turning to cash crops. A similar diesel plant also exists. Farmers are becoming rich through its cultivation. Actually it is called Jatropha or Ratanjot. But in common parlance it is called diesel plant. Biodiesel is obtained from these plants.
It can be cultivated in barren lands any time of the year. You can easily earn lakhs of rupees annually without doing much hard work. Its seeds are also easily available in the market. This plant does not require much water and plowing of the field. Care is necessary only for 4 to 6 months. Later this plant will give seeds for five years.
Know what is diesel plant or jatropha
Jatropha is a bushy plant that grows in semi-arid areas. 25 to 30 percent oil can be extracted from the seeds of this plant. Diesel vehicles like cars etc. can be run using this oil. Electricity can be generated from its remaining residue. It is an evergreen shrub. It is cultivated in some areas of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Jatropha plant is not planted directly in the field. First of all its nursery is established. Then its plants are planted in the field. The best thing about its cultivation is that once it is planted in the field, one can easily get the crop for 5 years.
How is diesel obtained from Jatropha seeds?
The process of making diesel from Jatropha plants is very simple. First of all, the seeds of the Jatropha plant have to be separated from the fruits. After this the seeds are cleaned thoroughly. These are then put into a machine. Where its oil comes from. This process is exactly the same as the process of extracting oil from mustard.
Increase in demand for Jatropha
Due to rising prices of diesel and petrol, its demand has increased all over the world including India. The Indian government is also helping the farmers in its cultivation. On average 8 to 10 quintals of seeds are produced on one hectare of land. The government buys seeds at the rate of Rs 12 per quintal. In the market it is sold at Rs 1800 to Rs 2500 per quintal. If it is cultivated on a large scale, it can earn bumper earnings compared to traditional crops.
Business Idea: Farmers of the country should grow ‘green gold’ in their fields, they will earn huge income every day.