By Hemant SharmaIt is true that farming is one of the highest-paying professions, though many still don’t consider it as a proper profession. But this is what feeds every one of us, so yes, it is very much important, then farmers doing the work within the farming or agricultural sector of the country should be paid well for this, right? Well, that’s usually true, and that’s why, there are many farmers in the country that are rich, some even are super rich too. Today though, we’re here to take a good look at the top 10 richest farmers in India as of 2025, the ones who did something remarkable, and then became rich. So, let’s just get started with the first one, shall we?
1. Sachin Kale
In 2014, Sachin Kale, who was working as an engineer with good pay, quit and took to farming. Hearing that, you may be thinking that he has gone crazy or something, but it really was worth the risk for him. But how exactly? Well, he launched a contract farming business where he helped other farmers grow more while making money, you know? Right now though, just know that his company makes over ₹2 crores a year! Sachin is not only a farmer but an expert who has expertise in organic farming, crop planning, water management and more. All in all, you see, it means his farm generates income while being ecologically beneficial.
2. Ram Saran Verma
When someone says that he/she is a farmer, in that case, it always comes to your mind that they have some small piece of land and that’s pretty much it, right? But that’s not actually true in the case of Ram Saran Verma. But why? Oh, well, that’s just because he is the owner of about 200 acres of land right here in India. How much land? 200 acres that is!! And what does he do with that huge land area? Oh, he grows bananas, tomatoes, and potatoes which are high-yield crops meaning these produce a lot, you know? Like, because of that in 2019, he got the Padma Shri award, as his farming techniques are highly advanced.
3. Ramesh Chaudhary
We don’t know that if YOU know this, well in a way, yes, flowers can be a great money-making crop. How? You see, it is not just the grains. Ramesh Chaudhary from Jaipur came to this conclusion and built an empire. He has 3 polyhouses (these are modern greenhouses), and one big greenhouse and also runs an animal farming business right here in India. And just in case you’re wondering, well yes, his total business earns over ₹2 crores a year! And to be honest, many young farmers follow his style of farming and try new things.
4. Dnyaneshwar Bodke
Dnyaneshwar Bodke is not just a farmer, in a way, he’s kinda a leader! A leader? Oh, well, he came up with something called the Abhinav Farmers Club, which has benefited more than 1.5 lakh farmers. You know like he wants to improve agriculture in a way that it becomes profitable and environmentally sustainable through modern technologies. Sure enough, one thing is pretty apparent, his skills and knowledge made him one of the most respected and wealthiest farmers in the country.
5. Harish Dhandev
Back before he chose to become a farmer, yes, Harish Dhandev worked in the government. And looking at that, you’d certainly think why would anyone leave the job security of a government post? Well, if you get to know his life story, you see, one day he attended an agriculture expo and his life changed after that. Sure enough, then right there, seeing the potential for aloe vera farming, he left his job to start cultivating aloe vera. It turned out to be an amazing decision! He is now one of India’s largest suppliers of aloe vera who sells his aloe vera empowers to large manufacturers.
6. Khema Ramji
Khema Ramji was not happy with normal farming so he learnt technology from the Israelis who are experts in farming. Like, after investing in polyhouse farming, the quality and quantity of crops have improved due to the controlled environment it provides, you know? And just so you know, he has now acquired more than 200 polyhouses and earns more than ₹1 crore every year.
7. Pramod Gautam
Another great life story is here, and you see, back in the year 2006, Pramod Gautam was an Automobile Engineer and he changed to agriculture activity. Like, back then, he inherited 26 acres of land which he made super productive by using healthy irrigation and eco-friendly farming methods. And sure enough, because of his innovative methods, he now earns a huge profit.
8. Rajiv Bittu
Rajiv Bittu got into that hectic finance scene back a decade ago but then came the year 2013, and he finally decided to do something in the farming sector of the country. What did he do? Oh, well, he rented a piece of land of 32 acres and began cultivating brinjal, watermelon, cucumber, and tomato crops. You know, like, given his financial background, he knew the correct way to choose money and make consistent profits of ₹1.5 to 1.6 crore per annum.
9. Geena Bhai Patel
Alright, so 2nd last on the list, you see, Geena Bhai Patel of Gujarat is a farmer who has faced many challenges in life that also include physical disabilities. How about that? Do you think he stopped there? Nah, man! He just went on and on, and he kinda became one of the most successful farmers in the country. Like, right now, he focuses on cultivating pomegranates and has invented new techniques to increase farming productivity. He received the Padma Shri award due to his strong efforts.
10. Vishwanath Bobade
You know, like, farming in a less water area seems impossible, but Vishwanath Bobade, a farmer from Maharashtra, did it. His village, Bahirwadi, is known to have no water but he used every drop wisely. And sure enough, with his smart use of water, he earns about ₹7 lakh from just 1 acre of land!
Conclusion
That’s all. These had to be the richest farmers in India as of 2025, sure, there are many more farmers who we don’t know about or those who haven’t disclosed their entire wealth yet. That’s a possibility, but for now, yes, these are by far the richest farmers in the country.