Basirhat Farmers Strike Gold with Maize: Mixed Farming Boosts Income

• Maize cultivation in Baduria and Basirhat, North 24 Parganas, shows new potential with positive results from mixed farming.
• Farmers are achieving good yields with low costs, minimal water, and fertilizer, planting maize between seasonal crops.
• Additional income is generated by selling maize plants as animal fodder, alongside the grains, making it highly profitable.
• Maize cultivation diversifies agriculture beyond traditional crops like paddy, wheat, and jute, with potential for large-scale expansion.
• Growing demand for maize in roasted form and processed foods, coupled with its nutritional value, boosts farmer confidence.