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Farmer Switches from Mansoori to Kala Namak, Basmati for Higher Profits
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News18•22-09-2026, 13:52
Farmer Switches from Mansoori to Kala Namak, Basmati for Higher Profits
- •Bahraich farmer Siyaram abandoned Mansoori paddy cultivation four years ago due to low profits.
- •He now cultivates Kala Namak, Basmati paddy, and bananas across 80 bighas of land.
- •Mansoori yielded 8,000-10,000 rupees per bigha, while Basmati can generate 12,000-24,000 rupees per bigha.
- •Siyaram emphasizes considering market demand and price alongside yield for profitable farming.
- •His successful diversification has inspired neighboring farmers to shift from Mansoori to Basmati and Kala Namak.
Key Questions Answered
Siyaram stopped cultivating Mansoori paddy four years ago due to low market prices, decreasing profits, and insufficient financial returns compared to the considerable effort and time required.
He is practicing crop diversification across his 80 bighas by growing Kala Namak paddy on 40 bighas, Basmati paddy on 10 bighas, and bananas on the remaining 30 bighas.
Mansoori paddy yields an income of about 8,000 to 10,000 rupees per bigha, whereas Basmati paddy can generate a higher income of about 12,000 to 24,000 rupees per bigha due to its superior market price.
