Narkatiaganj (West Champaran). In a farmer problem-solving camp organized at the Narkatiaganj Sugar Mill premises, farmers were taught techniques for higher sugarcane yield and low-cost cultivation. Officials emphasized increasing income by adopting the Brazil model and scientific cultivation of ratoon sugarcane using modern agricultural machinery.

Organized by the Sugarcane Industry Department on Friday, the camp saw a large number of farmers participate. Ravindra Kumar Tiwari, Executive Chairman of the sugar mill, stated that despite India having more fertile soil compared to Brazil and South Africa, sugarcane production is not reaching the desired level. He suggested that adopting modern techniques and scientific methods could improve this situation. He explained that in Brazil, farmers earn from ratoon sugarcane at least five times after planting the crop once. South Africa also achieves better production with the same method. The mill management is continuously striving to promote this system in the Narkatiaganj region, urging farmers to achieve a target of 400 quintals of sugarcane production per acre.

Rajeev Kumar Tyagi, Deputy Executive Chairman, praised the Chief Minister Sugarcane Mechanization Scheme, stating that the use of modern agricultural machinery would reduce cultivation costs and increase farmers' income. He appealed to more farmers to benefit from this scheme. Sugarcane Extension Officer Shahnawaz informed that under the Chief Minister Sugarcane Mechanization Scheme, 85 farmers have so far applied online for agricultural machinery. He urged eligible farmers to apply on time and avail the scheme's benefits. Other sugar mill officials and a large number of farmers were present at the camp.