Bihar Farmer Turns Rs 2.5 Lakh Investment into Rs 8 Lakh Profit with Maize Cultivation
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News18•29-01-2026, 05:42
Bihar Farmer Turns Rs 2.5 Lakh Investment into Rs 8 Lakh Profit with Maize Cultivation
- •Shubham Kumar Jha, a 12th-pass farmer from Araria, Bihar, is achieving significant profits from maize cultivation.
- •He cultivates maize on 10 acres, with a total investment of approximately Rs 2.5 lakh (Rs 20,000-25,000 per acre).
- •Maize cultivation in the region is highly profitable, yielding up to Rs 8 lakh from 10 acres.
- •The crop matures in 150-180 days and requires 4-6 irrigations depending on soil moisture.
- •Farmers use various fertilizers like urea, potash, and aluminum, along with pesticides and Lodis spray.
Why It Matters: A Bihar farmer demonstrates high profitability in maize cultivation, turning a modest investment into substantial returns.
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