Business News Desk – If you are looking for a bumper earning business idea, then your wish will definitely be fulfilled here. Today we are telling about one such high earning business. Due to which you will get relief from the rising prices of petrol and diesel. Besides, your pocket will also always remain warm. At present, farmers are also leaving traditional farming and turning to cash crops. Similarly, there is also a diesel plant.
Farmers are becoming rich due to 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 on barren land any time of the year. Lakhs of rupees can be easily earned annually without much hard work. Its seeds are also easily available in the market. This plant does not require much water and plowing in the field. Only 4 to 6 months of care is required. 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. At the same time, electricity can also be generated from its remaining remains. 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 prepared. Then its plants are planted in the field. The best thing about its cultivation is that once planted in the field, you can easily harvest it 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. Then they are put into a machine. From where its oil is extracted. This process is exactly like the process of extracting oil from mustard.
Demand for Jatropha increased
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 an 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. At the same time, it is sold in the market for Rs 1800 to 2500 per quintal. If it is cultivated on a large scale, it can earn bumper earnings compared to traditional crops.
