In Bihar’s Kosi region, the trend of Macana cultivation is increasing instead of traditional paddy cultivation. In the Saharsa district, in particular, farmers have begun to raise the machana instead of paddy this year. This change affects not only the form of agriculture but also the economic status of the farmers. To promote Mahana’s cultivation, the central government seems to be taking many steps for his benefit. Not only that, but the central government has decided to establish the Makanna Board in Bihar. Since then, the cultivation of Machana among Bihar farmers has increased. Because of this, he is now leaving paddy cultivation and cultivating Mahana.
The need and the price of the Maccine
It is now growing rapidly in countries such as Mahana, the United States, Europe and West Asia. Due to this increasing demand, its price has three times higher. This is the reason why Bihar farmers are now leaving paddy and wheat and are attracted to Mahana.
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100 billion rupees Mahana Market
Mahana’s market in India is now over Rs. 100 billion. Not only does this figure show the popularity of Mahana, but also how beneficial for the farmers. This is the reason why the lower part of the giant cultivation increases from 5 to 10 percent every year.
There was a huge increase in production
Earlier, about 2 tonnes of macana seeds (drinking) were produced in a hectare from traditional seeds, and now the production has reached 30 to 35 quintals per hectare. Because of this, farmers are double -benefited, which is increasing the excitement of agriculture.
In which areas are Magana cultivated?
Machana cultivation is increasing speed in many constituencies in the Saharsa district. These include Nalwatta, Mahishi, Seventy Kataya, Simri Bhaktiyarpur, Panma Itri, Patrira, Kahra, Katha, Mattepura, Pudema, Alamnagar, and the Makanna is cultivated more than 5,000 of these.
The cultivation of Machana is becoming a new radiation of faith for Bihar farmers. Increasing demand, good prices and increase in production are a beneficial for farmers. If this trend continues in this way, in the coming years, Mahana can become a symbol of Bihar’s identity and prosperity.
