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.