TNPSC Thervupettagam

Maize in Tiruvallur district

May 2 , 2025 17 hrs 0 min 48 0
  • Maize farmers in Tiruvallur district have harvested their crop over 50 acres on a trial basis this year.
  • Fifty farmers from four blocks of RK Pet, Tiruttani, Thiruvalangadu and Gummidi poondi took part in the experiment to grow a new crop in the region. 
  • MH 6 variety of seeds had been provided from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to the farmers.
  • The farmers are selling their produce to a private company near Uthukottai that manufactures ethanol.
  • Since the Government of India has also announced a minimum support price for maize, the farmers will get a good price.

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