Maize Marvel: Farmer Sanjay Earns ₹4 Lakh Profit from 5 Acres in Araria
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News18•15-01-2026, 06:19
Maize Marvel: Farmer Sanjay Earns ₹4 Lakh Profit from 5 Acres in Araria
- •Sanjay Kumar, a farmer from Kavilasha village in Araria, Bihar, earns a significant profit from maize cultivation.
- •He cultivates maize on 5 acres, incurring a cost of approximately ₹125,000 (₹25,000-₹35,000 per acre).
- •The maize crop matures in 150-180 days and requires 5-6 irrigations depending on soil moisture.
- •Sanjay uses DAP, Urea, Potash, and Aluminum fertilizers, along with two rounds of pesticide spraying after 35-45 days.
- •He easily generates an annual profit of ₹400,000 from maize on this acreage, and ₹600,000 from maize, wheat, and paddy combined.
Why It Matters: Farmer Sanjay Kumar demonstrates high profitability in maize cultivation in Araria, earning ₹4 lakh from 5 acres.
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