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Maize cultivation to be profitable: TNAU

COIMBATORE: The Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell (DEMIC) of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has asked farmers to take up maize cultivation in summer (Chithiraipattam).

This is because good quality maize is expected to fetch a price between Rs. 1,200 and Rs. 1,350 a quintal.

An analysis made at the Udumalpet Regulated Market reveals that the Chithirai sown maize will yield nearly 70 per cent to 80 per cent of the normal yield.

Seed treatment

Farmers are asked to take up seed treatment with Metalaxy 1 / Ridomil (6g / kg of seed) to prevent downy mildew. The current price is Rs. 1,280 a quintal while during the same time last year it was Rs. 925.

The factors contributing to the rise in price are the high international price, increased domestic and export demand and lesser stocks.

Tamil Nadu is one of the major consumers of maize, used in poultry feed units.

For details, contact the DEMIC on 0422-2431405.

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