r/indiafarmingbusiness

Any suggestions? Was looking at short term as well as long term suggestions. I have an agricultural and Animal Husbandry background.

We have a house and some land in a mountain area (Near Munnar) and are planning to move there by the end of this month.

We as a family were always interested in farming and always had livestock at home.

Farming won't be our primary source of income as I'm based in Bangalore (planning to shuttle between the two places) and my brother also has a job. But we plan to build a small farm in the long run.

Currently we have two cows and two calves. Also about a dozen hens. They are taken care of more like pets.

About a decade back I kept two turkey chicks as pets without knowing that they were a pair. They started laying eggs and we as a hobby hatched those eggs using our local hen.

But after a while we were forced to sell the parent turkeys and we got about 3,500 rs for both.

Based on this I suggested that we raise turkey chicks in lesser quality, say 10-20 , with a plan to sell them at Christmas time, assuming that there will be a demand in the hotels during the season.

The marketing plan is to reach out hotels directly and see if there is a need.

Any suggestions from people who have done Turkey farming.

Most founders don’t have the right people around them. So I trying to create a community where we share ideas and help each other grow. If you’re building something serious, message me.

Lately I’ve been seeing more dehydrated fruits in stores and online — things like dried mango, banana chips (non-fried), apple slices, even strawberries.
It made me look into whether this can actually work as a small business in India.
The basic idea is simple:
Fresh fruits are dried using machines so they last longer and can be sold at higher value.
Why people are getting into it:
• Fruits spoil fast — drying increases shelf life a lot
• Can sell all year, not just in season
• Higher price compared to raw fruit
• Growing demand for “healthy snacks”
Setup basics:
You need a food dehydrator machine, cutting tools, and proper packaging.
Small setups can start around ₹30k–₹1 lakh, depending on scale and machine quality.
What sells well:
• Mango slices
• Banana
• Apple
• Pineapple
• Amla (very common in India)
Income side (rough idea):
Raw fruit is bought cheap in season
After dehydration, weight reduces but price per kg increases a lot
Example:
10 kg fresh fruit → ~1–2 kg dried product
But dried product sells at ₹300–800/kg depending on fruit and quality
So margin is in value addition, not volume.
Challenges people face:
• Maintaining quality (color, taste)
• Proper drying (too much = hard, too little = spoilage)
• Packaging and shelf life
• Finding consistent buyers
• Competition from big brands
Also, branding matters a lot here.
Same product can sell at very different prices depending on packaging and trust.
Where people sell:
• Local shops
• Instagram / direct orders
• Amazon / Flipkart
• Gyms / health stores

Overall, it looks like a small-scale, value-add business, not something that needs huge land or farming background.
But success depends more on selling and branding than just making the product.

Anyone here tried dehydrated fruit business or seen someone doing it locally?
Is demand actually growing or already crowded?

Produced ~1000 quintals of glyphosate-free / 2,4-D-free wheat this year in India. Thought selling it would be easy because everyone talks about “chemical free food” online… reality is completely different.

Biggest challenge isn’t production. It’s logistics and retail distribution.

Most retail buyers only want 2–3 quintals at a time, but transporting small quantities across states becomes expensive and complicated very fast. Local mandi buyers don’t care about the difference and pay almost the same as regular wheat.

We avoided pre-harvest glyphosate and 2,4-D sprays completely, maintained separate handling, and focused on cleaner grain quality — but finding serious buyers is much harder than growing the crop.

Anyone here dealing with direct-to-consumer grain sales or niche agriculture products?
How are you solving:
- small order transport
- trust/certification issues
- retail packaging
- repeat customers
- interstate delivery costs

Feels like farmers can produce premium food, but the supply chain is built only for bulk commodity trading.

Hello community,

I need some help around what can I start with almost 6-7 acres of land in Hardoi District, UP (Farming dominated area).

Some Context: Me and My brother are working in tech jobs. Agri land mostly was given on lease to local farmers in village which yielded very less. Major Crops grow around that area are sugercane and Wheat.

Can you guys help me with the ideas around agri business with some investment (lets say 10 lacs) My father can overlook day to day operation part of it.

Thanks.

I am looking to start a farming business and am searching for some land in Maharashtra. It does not need to be close to a city or town. What is the per acre cost if your respective village or town ?

Hey everyone,

Looking for advice from people who are actually in the dehydrated fruit/vegetable powder business — founders, manufacturers, exporters, or anyone with real experience.

I’m from India and have been researching dehydrated and spray-dried fruit/vegetable powders for B2B, D2C, and export opportunities. I’m seriously considering starting, but I only have around $2,000 (~₹1.7L) to begin with, which is honestly my last meaningful savings.

Wanted some real feedback:

• Did you start with B2B, D2C, or exports?
• Are margins actually good?
• Manufacturing in-house or outsourcing?
• Biggest mistakes you made?
• Is there still room for new players?
• What would you do differently if starting again?

Not looking for motivational answers — just honest advice from people actually in the business. Even a “don’t do it” would help.

Would genuinely appreciate any guidance 🙏