Maize Cultivation: Araria Farmers Strike Gold, Millions in Profit from 5 Acres

• Maize cultivation is a highly profitable venture for farmers in Bihar's Araria district, where the land is ideal for this crop.
• Farmer Harilal Maheta from Paikpar village cultivates maize on 5 acres, investing over 1 lakh rupees per season.
• Maize matures in 150-180 days, requiring 4-6 irrigations and various fertilizers like DAP, urea, potash, aluminum, plus pesticides.
• Harilal Maheta reports earning over 4 lakh rupees from 5 acres of maize cultivation alone.
• Combining maize with mustard greens, wheat, paddy, and animal husbandry, he achieves an annual profit of approximately 6 lakh rupees.