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A farmer from Hirearalihalli village in Koppal has earned lakhs of rupees in agriculture despite losing a leg. He has grown vegetables and seeds including tomatoes in 12 acres and has earned an income of Rs. 9 lakh. He has achieved success by overcoming his physical disability. Koppal, December 24: In today's times, some people look back to work and eat even though they have limbs. In such a situation, a farmer from Koppal has not given up despite losing a leg, and has sown 12 acres of land and earned lakhs of rupees. He is engaged in seed production along with many vegetables including tomatoes and brinjal, and is an inspiration to young farmers. Agricultural activity with artificial leg Ramanna from Hirearalihalli village in Yelaburga taluk of the district is a rare farmer who has turned hardship into strength. Despite losing a leg in a bike accident 12 years ago, he has not fallen behind in the race of life. Ramanna, who is farming on his farm with the help of machinery and a locally available artificial leg, has turned his physical disability into a weapon. Income of Rs. 9 lakh from tomato seed production alone Involved in seed production along with vegetable crops including tomatoes, brinjals, chillies and saute, he has earned an income of around Rs. 9 lakh from tomato seed production alone this year. Ramanna, who sets out for the field since early morning, handles all agricultural activities including intercropping, weed control, watering and spraying of pesticides himself through machines attached to a diesel engine. Ramanna, who demonstrated his achievements in front of those who mocked him He says that if we have faith in Mother Earth, she will hold our hand, and he finds happiness in agriculture. There have been incidents where some people have mocked and laughed at Ramanna for not giving up on his work even after losing his leg. But that same mockery has inspired him today. With the full cooperation of his wife and his unwavering hard work, Ramanna has achieved financial self-sufficiency, and society has recognized and respected his achievements.