Dinajpur Farmers Strike Gold: Maize Cultivation Replaces Paddy, Potato for High Profits

• Farmers in Dinajpur are shifting from paddy and potato to maize cultivation due to nature's erratic behavior affecting traditional crops.
• Maize offers higher profit margins with lower cultivation costs and less water/fertilizer compared to paddy and potatoes.
• Hybrid maize varieties are being cultivated in Balurghat, Tapan, and Kumarganj blocks, yielding up to 4 tons per acre.
• Farmers can earn a profit of approximately 25,000 to 30,000 rupees per bigha, with total income per acre averaging 77,000 to 88,000 rupees.
• Maize cultivation is seen as a low-cost, low-risk, high-yield alternative, attracting farmers in South Dinajpur district.