Started with 20 avocado saplings: Life changed in a month

Farmer Joao Costa, who lives in the state of Paraná, Brazil, abandoned his long‑running coffee production and planted only 20 avocado saplings in his garden. Costa's venture, which began with this modest investment, quickly turned into a major change after the first harvest yielded high revenue.

Sowed Avocados Instead of Coffee

Living in the Apucarana region, Costa decided to try a different crop in his farming activities. The farmer who abandoned coffee production planted 20 avocado saplings on a portion of his land.

Predicting that demand for avocados would rise, Costa began reinvesting the income he earned after selling his first produce. Thus, the initially small‑scale production grew into a larger commercial venture over time.

Large Profit After the First Harvest

The most significant turning point in Costa's life occurred after the first avocado harvest. According to reports, the farmer, who quickly earned substantial revenue from selling the produce, reached a level where he could buy a luxury house and a new car with his earnings.

After this development, Costa, who has directed all his savings toward avocado production, also increased his production capacity.

He Sends Products to Different States.

It is stated that the avocados grown by Costa are being sent to Brazil's major markets of São Paulo, Pará, and Pernambuco.

It is reported that the farmer, who started with only 20 seedlings, has grown his production over time and has become one of the notable producers in the region's avocado trade.

A Big Change Began with a Small Decision.

Costa's story illustrates the change that choosing the right product and market in agriculture can bring to a producer's income.

The process that began when a farmer who had been cultivating coffee for years turned to avocado quickly evolved into a major commercial venture. Costa's first step, planting 20 seedlings, laid the foundation for a production activity that now sends products to broad markets.