How a 26-Year-Old Farmer Turned Barren Land in Myagdi Into a Thriving Fruit Orchard
Sujan Chokhal transformed 30 ropanis of unused land in Beni into a productive fruit orchard, building a growing agricultural business with oranges, lemons, walnuts, and kiwi.
In Beni Municipality-9, Myagdi, a 26-year-old entrepreneur is proving that neglected land can become a serious business asset. Sujan Chokhal has turned 30 ropanis of barren ground into a productive fruit orchard under Ramkrishna Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fruit Nursery, building a farm that now earns an annual turnover of around 2.5 million rupees.
Chokhal, who studied agricultural science before starting the venture in 2018, grows oranges, lemons, walnuts, and kiwi on land that had previously been covered by bushes and underused space. His work is a practical example of how local entrepreneurship and scientific farming can create value from land that once produced little or nothing.
The orchard stands out not just for its scale, but for its approach. Rather than relying on a single crop, Chokhal has built a mixed fruit operation that spreads risk and creates multiple income streams. That kind of diversification can be especially important for small agricultural businesses, where weather, disease, and market prices can all affect revenue.
His farm also reflects a bigger shift in how young people in rural Nepal can think about agriculture. Instead of seeing farming as a low-return fallback, Chokhal has treated it as a modern enterprise - one built on planning, training, and long-term investment. The result is a business that is rooted in the local economy while also showing strong commercial potential.
What makes the story especially compelling is the transformation itself. A plot once considered barren is now a living orchard, nursery, and source of income. In a region where land use and rural livelihoods matter deeply, that kind of turnaround sends a powerful message: productive farming does not always begin with perfect land, but with the ability to see possibility where others see waste.
Chokhal’s success may also encourage other young farmers to explore fruit cultivation, nursery development, and value-added agriculture. With the right skills and patience, underused land can become a reliable source of employment, food production, and local economic growth.