Karnataka: This 91-year-old-farmer works for 8 hours everyday

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Last Updated : Oct 24 2019 | 8:55 AM IST

Where on one hand the today's young generation believes in 'easy work', Basavanappa Patil on the othe,r at the age of 91 is setting goals. He still works in his farm for hours.

Talking about his work, the 91-year old proud farmer said, he works from 10 am to 6 pm in the field.

Highlighting the benefits of a simple life, Patil said, "I eat roti and curd and drink milk, that is why I never get sick."

However, the farmer informed that he has six children but none of them is involved in farming.Asked do you want to give a message to the youngsters, he chuckled and said - "they don't listen.

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First Published: Oct 24 2019 | 8:47 AM IST

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