Araria Farmers Boost Income by 9 Lakhs with Modern Wheat & Maize Farming

• Araria farmers are adopting high-yield, disease-resistant wheat and maize varieties, increasing income by 20-30%.
• Farmer Suresh Kumar earns up to 9 lakh rupees annually from 11 acres (3 wheat, 8 maize) using modern techniques.
• Shriram 303 wheat yields 16-20 quintals/acre in 120 days, costing ₹15-20k/acre for ₹40-45k profit.
• Modern techniques include seed treatment, drip irrigation, balanced fertilizers, and converting crop residues to organic manure.
• Agriculture department and Krishi Vigyan Kendra provide continuous training, promoting sustainable and profitable farming.

Why It Matters: Araria farmers are achieving high profits up to 9 lakhs by embracing modern, high-yield farming methods.