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The demand for maize is increasing rapidly as it is being used in food, feed and fuel. Due to ethanol production, it is being blended in petrol, which has increased the interest of farmers towards its cultivation.
Selection of improved seeds is necessary before cultivating maize, as it increases both productivity and profit. Farmer Meena Kumari of Gurdaspur (Punjab) adopted improved seeds and got a yield of 20 quintals of maize per acre, whereas it was only 12-14 quintals with local seeds.
Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) distributed improved seeds under the project "Increasing maize production in the catchment area of ethanol industries". This gave farmers access to new technologies and better agricultural resources.
Meena Kumari was given 16 kg of pioneer seeds, advanced pesticides and information about new technologies under the project. She increased her yield by adopting advanced farming techniques and her farm was presented as a model farm. Other farmers, seeing her farm, decided to adopt improved seeds instead of their traditional seeds.
Meena Kumari produced 40 quintals of maize in 2 acres, earning her Rs 1,35,000. Inspired by her success, 15 of her neighbouring farmers also decided to adopt improved seeds.
Meena Kumari's success shows that by adopting improved seeds and scientific techniques, farmers can increase both their yield and income. Her story inspires other farmers to adopt advanced agriculture.
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