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Farmers of Araria are showing interest towards mustard cultivation. The farmers here cultivate mustard in the months of September to October. The harvest starts from December to January. Besides, farmers also sow mustard in the same field after the early potato harvest.
Araria: The revolution of modern technology has now reached the farms. Many types of improved crops are being cultivated through these technologies. Talking about mustard, it is the main oilseed crop of India, which is grown in Rabi season. This is a crop which gives more profits at less cost and becomes a source of better income for the farmers. It is produced well in many districts of Rajasthan, but it is important for farmers to understand how the yield can be increased with the right technology and selection of improved varieties.
Farmers of Araria are showing interest towards mustard cultivation. The farmers here cultivate mustard in the months of September to October. The harvest starts from December to January. Besides, farmers also sow mustard in the same field after the early potato harvest. Which is sown from September October to January.
Along with traditional crops, farmers are now also focusing on the cultivation of oilseeds and vegetables. Especially the cultivation of mustard greens is proving to be a profitable deal for the farmers. The increasing demand for mustard in the market has given farmers an opportunity to earn profits worth lakhs.
Mustard farming brings good income
Some farmers of Araria cultivate mustard for vegetables and some farmers cultivate mustard for vegetables. Mohammad Najam, a farmer of Khati Rampur village of Araria district, while talking to Local 18, told how much he earns from the cultivation of mustard greens. What are the benefits of doing this crop?
Mustard crop ready in 30 days
Farmer Mohammad Najam and his wife do farming together. While talking to Local 18, he told that it is ready in 25-30 days. The mustard greens crop is ready in 25-30 days. Whereas mustard cultivation is ready in three months. Mustard crop is an important part of the Indian agricultural economy. It is not only an integral part of Indian kitchen. Rather, it is also the main source of livelihood for millions of farmers.
Earning of Rs 70 thousand in one acre
Farmer Mohammad Najam told Local 18 that he is cultivating mustard on about one acre of land. Mustard farming brings good income. Besides, the land also benefits from this crop. If the crop is good then one can earn more than Rs 50-70 thousand per acre. He said that he earns an income of about Rs 4-5 lakh in a year from the cultivation of maize, paddy and green vegetables in different seasons.
