Dr Manoj Kumar’s Game-Changing Makhana Farming Methods Are Making Bihar’s Farmers Richer
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Dr Manoj Kumar’s Game-Changing Makhana Farming Methods Are Making Bihar’s Farmers Richer
Euryale ferox, commonly known as fox nuts, lotus seeds or makhana, has quickly become a prized crop around India. Bihar alone produces 90% of the world’s makhana, a highly nutritious seed sought after for its protein, fibre, and vitamin content. However, traditional harvesting methods have long been labour-intensive, inefficient, and hazardous. Fishermen and farmers dive into deep, muddy ponds — often as deep as eight to 12 feet — for hours to c…
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