This Koppal farmer has achieved record maize yield
Hanumanth Meti, a farmer from Gunnala village, has achieved a remarkable maize harvest of 80 quintals on his two-acre farmland using a combination of modern and traditional techniques. He used indigenous farming methods, including sheep waste fertilization, and balanced it with modern fertilizers like DAP, urea, and potash. With a moderate rainfall, he harvested 40 quintals per acre without irrigation, incurring a cost of Rs 35,000 per acre. His income is at least four times the cost, with each maize crop reaching an average height of 12ft and harvested after 130 days.
KOPPAL: Hanumanth Meti, a farmer from Gunnala village in the taluk, has set an example for other farmers and professionals in the agriculture sector.
He has successfully cultivated an impressive 80 quintals of maize on his two-acre farmland. His success, achieved through a combination of modern agricultural techniques and traditional methods, highlights the potential of innovation and growth in the agriculture sector.
Hanumanth, who owns a modest plot of land in Gunnal village, lured by advertisements purchased expensive seeds and incurred losses regularly.
It was through these failed trials that he understood that costly seeds do not always guarantee higher yields.
According to Yedukotesh Komalapur, a model farmer from Betageri, Hanumanth opted for indigenous farming techniques to enrich his farmland.
He maintains a herd of sheep in his field to fertilise the soil with their waste before planting maize seeds purchased at an average price. Furthermore, he balanced this approach by incorporating modern fertilisers like DAP, urea, and potash in appropriate quantities.
Hanumanth sows 7.5kg of maize seeds per acre and claims that even moderate rainfall is sufficient. He managed to harvest 40 quintals per acre without irrigation.
Additionally, his cattle receive four to five tractor loads of fodder. Despite the Rs 35,000 cost to cultivate maize on one acre, Hanumanth claims that his income is at least four times that amount.
Agriculture officer Pratapgouda states that Hanumanth is achieving high yields by combining modern inputs with traditional farming methods. He also mentioned that using organic fertilisers can lead to increased crop production with reduced water usage.
Though he lacks a formal education, Hanumanth has effectively shown that it is feasible to produce substantial amounts of high-quality maize without the necessity of abundant water, expensive seeds, or excessive chemical fertilisers. Despite minimal rainfall, his maize crops thrive, reaching an impressive average height of 12ft. Harvested after 130 days, the crop has been bringing him good returns.
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