Today, we are going to talk about a tree that not only provides shade but can also become a means of earning for farmers, which can be truly called an 'ATM'. This is not an ordinary tree, but the greenery that will make your land fertile and will also give a lot of profit to your pocket.

We are talking about - Sheesham, i.e., Indian Rosewood. If today's farmer starts cultivating this multipurpose tree along with traditional crops like wheat, gram, and soybean, then he can earn lakhs in the coming years - that too without much hard work.

Sheesham is a hard and durable wood tree, which is in great demand in the furniture industry, building construction, doors, windows, and wooden decorative items. Its wood is also safe from water and termites, and this is the reason why its price in the market is much higher than many crops.

Once planted, a Sheesham tree becomes fully ready in ten to twelve years. But the interesting thing is that its trunk and branches can be cut in the middle and sold as wood. This can give good returns every 4 to 5 years. About four hundred to five hundred trees can be easily planted in one hectare of land. When these trees are fully grown, three to five cubic feet of wood are obtained from one tree.

According to the current market price, it can become a source of earning in lakhs. Sheesham tree does not require much care. It also does not require much water, and it can easily grow even on less fertile land. The use of pesticides is also much less. That means less expenditure on farming and more profit.

Sheesham is not only a means of earning, but it is also very beneficial for the environment. It cleans the air, improves the quality of the land, and helps in preventing land erosion. If every farmer plants this tree on the edge of his land or in a space, then not only can he improve his financial condition, but he can also give the gift of greenery to the coming generations.

Environmental experts believe that in today's era of changing weather and climate crisis, farmers should not limit themselves to only grain farming. Such a tree-based agriculture model should be adopted, which gives more returns in less time and becomes a source of sustainable income in the long term. Sheesham is one such option, which can also be done in mixed farming (intercropping) by planting it with traditional crops.

The sheesham tree is not just a plant for farmers, but can become a source of permanent income. It is also beneficial for the environment and a way to strengthen the economic condition of farmers. Now the time has come for farmers to adopt such options along with traditional crops, which give more profit with less hard work. So next time when you go to the field,

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from News 18 hindi. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.