As there are no grains for the maize corn, the expenditure incurred is not even spent, the concern of the Rabbi’s sowing
In the past few years, there has been a huge increase in maize cultivation in Shiur area of Vaijapur taluka. This year, 40 percent of the sown area was planted with maize; But, when the crops were in full bloom, the production has drastically reduced due to heavy rains. At present, the maize crop is threshed by machine and sold at Rs 1,700 per tonne. The cost of corn does not go away because it does not have grains of the rabbiFarmers are also worried about sowing.
Maize in Shiur area in recent timesCrophas become prominent. A large amount of maize was sown this year. In the last two to three years, maize sowing has been increased due to good yield. However, the crops were wasted due to heavy rains from the beginning. Now eventhe expenses incurred have not been paid.- Babasaheb Borde, farmer, Hilalpur
Compared to last year in Shiur area, this year the rains in the kharif season were delayed by one to one and a half months. Due to this, sowing of maize and other crops was delayed. Meanwhile, the rains continued to fall and the crops grew vigorously; But, at the end of July and the whole month of August, it rained for one to one and a half months. Due to this, the vigorous maize crops were damaged and the kernels were not filled.
Due to the 40 to 45 days of drought, the crops in Shiur area failed. The rains started in the last week of September. The kharif season was given a lifeline. However, the crops in the area had been harvested by then. Due to this, crops were harvested within a short period of time. At present, the work of maize harvesting is going on at a fast pace and it can be seen in the picture area that the expenditure incurred is not even in view of the income. 4 to 5 quintal yield per bag of maize. As there is no cost involvedfarmerare in trouble.
Estimated cost of one acre of maize
Seed Cost 1450
DAP Fertilizer 3000
Labor 5000
Spraying 2000
Cultivation Cost 4000
Total Cost 15450
