Agriculture and Farming
Shapur is only 1.5 km away from the Ozat River. Ozat is the 3rd largest river of Saurastra (128 km) with its most watersheds used for drinking water to Junagadh, Vanthali, Shapur and neighbor villages. After construction of Ozat-Vear dam near Shapur the tube wells of the region became so live with full of water, which made irrigation easy and affordable for farming. That is why the areas abound Ozat rive are the most greenest and best harvested in Junagadh district. These farms produce world famous 'Kesar/saffron' mango -best in test and flavor among all spices of mangos.
The farmers of Shapur take 3 crops per year that keeps farms green and live around the year. Farmers produces fruits, vegetables and flowers like Mango, Chiku, Banana, Sitafal, Coconut, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pupnus, Grapes, egg-plants (bringers) peppers, cubage, cucumber, Zucchini, Turia, Tomato, Potato, Cilantro, Lemon, Wheat, Peanut (ground nut), Beans, Cotton, Castrol, and Spices are common produces of the area.
Because of the big production of fruits, vegetables and grains; the local farmers/vendors get opportunity to do business with cities like Junagadh, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat and up to Mumbai. On the other hand these produces are very cheap in local market, making easy and wealthy lifestyle for local people.
The Patel and Rabari community mostly engaged in farming and dairy business. They sell milk and milk products to inside and outside of the village. Shapur’s 'Hari Oum’ and 'Kismat' are well reputed dairy and sweet producers in the district, state and outside the Country.
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