Darrang farmer’s organic vegetables make waves in international markets

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MANGALDAI: In the heart of Darrang’s Kharupetia, where farming is the vibe, one young hustler is making waves not just in Northeast India but all the way to London’s markets! Meet Habibur Rahman, a total game-changer from Bihudia village, who’s showing the world how to grow organic veggies with swagger and turn dreams into reality. This is the story of a young farmer who’s inspiring the Gen Z crew to ditch the ordinary and chase epic goals.

Born into a farming family, Habibur didn’t wait for a fancy degree to make moves. Right after high school, he jumped into the fields in 2013, following his father Abdul Kalam’s lead, ready to level up the family hustle. But the grind wasn’t easy—two years in, he was hit with losses, not profits. Most would’ve quit, but not Habibur. He’s got that never-back-down spirit.

Then, boom! A golden opportunity dropped. The Assam State Agricultural Marketing Board opened ‘Krishakar Dokan’ in Guwahati’s Chandmari, a hotspot for veggie sales. Habibur got in on the action, soaking up knowledge about the crazy demand for organic produce. After two years of learning the ropes, he said, “Better, I’m taking this home!” Back in Kharupetia, he went all-in on organic farming. But the struggle was real—finding a solid market was tough. Did he give up? Nah!

Habibur got smart and hit up Facebook, dropping posts about his organic veggies and sharing his journey to hype up the youth. The response? Straight fire! Platforms like Dubri Online Shopping, Farmvilla, and Local Farma App slid into his DMs, and soon his green beans, capsicum, carrots, tomatoes, lemons—you name it—were flying off the shelves. His social media game was so strong that farmers, students, and even Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister rolled up to his fields in Bihudia to see the magic for themselves. Talk about clout!

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