28-Year-Old Leaves London, Turns Barren Land In India Into Rs 1 Crore Avocado Empire

While pursuing his BBA in London, Harshit Godha had a simple yet life-changing moment when he noticed that the avocados he was eating were labelled "Sourced from Israel." This sparked his curiosity, leading him to reach out to Israeli farmers to learn more about their unique avocado farming techniques, reported startuppedia. 

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At just 22, Harshit left his internship in London to learn avocado farming in Israel. After gaining hands-on experience, he completed his studies and returned to India, determined to grow avocados locally.

In 2019, Harshit set up a 5-acre farm in Bhopal, transforming barren land into a thriving avocado orchard using a hydroponic system. He invested Rs 50 lakh in the venture but faced delays due to bureaucratic hurdles and the pandemic.

Despite the delays, Harshit shared his journey on social media, inspiring others. He wrote a blog, an e-book, and started a YouTube channel to guide aspiring avocado farmers across India.

Harshit goes beyond selling plants by providing free consultancy to farmers who buy his avocado plants, guiding them through the entire farming process to help them succeed.

Harshit’s venture, Indo-Israel Avocado, focuses on sustainability and sharing knowledge. The nursery uses advanced hydroponic systems to grow high-quality, disease-resistant avocado plants, helping farmers achieve better results.

Harshit’s efforts paid off as his farm now generates Rs 1 crore annually from plant sales. He plans to expand his orchard to 100 acres. Today, his 5-acre orchard, now producing fruits has the potential to yield approximately Rs 50 lakh annually.