Nashik of Bihar: Onion Cultivation in Gaya
In the district of Gaya, the Neemchak Bathani block area of Barauni and Sirmaur villages are known for onion cultivation, often referred to as “Mini Nashik.” Farmers here cultivate onions on nearly 100 bighas of land, with approximately 25% of the village’s farmers engaged in this commercial onion cultivation.
Special Variety and Harvesting Process
The farmers in Gaya cultivate the Sukh Sagar variety of onions, which require a temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius for optimal growth. The cultivation process starts in October with nursery preparation, planting in December, and harvesting by the end of March, yielding about 4-5 quintals of onions per kattha.
Economic Impact and Market Conditions
Despite water scarcity issues, Gaya farmers have been successful in onion cultivation, sending their produce to the Nalanda-Bihar Sharif market. This year, farmers are fetching prices between Rs. 1200-1300 per quintal, a significant improvement from the previous year’s rates. With an annual turnover of 80-90 lakhs, farmers in Barauni and Sirmaur villages are reaping economic benefits from onion cultivation, highlighting the potential of this agricultural practice in the region.
गया जिला के नीमचक बथानी प्रखंड क्षेत्र के बरौनी और सिरमौर गांव के किसानों ने पिछले कुछ वर्षों से प्याज की खेती की बड़ी सफलता हासिल की है। इस गांव को मिनी नासिक भी कहा जाता है और यहां के किसान कमर्शियल प्याज की खेती करते हैं। यहां के प्याज का उत्पादन 80 से 100 क्विंटल प्रति बीघा होता है और किसानों को अच्छी कीमत मिल रही है। इससे किसानों का आर्थिक स्थिति मजबूत हो रही है और उन्हें बेहतर मुनाफा हो रहा है।
