Araria's Shubham Jha: Young Farmer Cultivates Lakhs from Maize Fields

• Shubham Kumar Jha, an intermediate-pass farmer from Gharbandha village, Araria, cultivates maize on 10 acres.
• He invests ₹2.5 lakh for 10 acres, with costs of ₹20-25k per acre for maize cultivation.
• Maize matures in 150-180 days, requiring 4-6 irrigations and fertilizers like DAP, urea, potash, and aluminum.
• Shubham expects to earn ₹8 lakh from his 10 acres of maize cultivation.
• Overall, he earns over ₹10 lakh per season from maize, wheat, and paddy farming.

Why It Matters: Young farmer Shubham Jha demonstrates significant profit potential in maize cultivation in Araria.