Farmers are advised to continue the sowing of summer maize and sow the crop at the earliest. The varieties Suwan, Deoki, Ganga 11, Shaktiman 1 and 2 are suitable for sowing in north Bihar.Biharis the major maize producing state in the country. Maize prices at Sangli (a key market in Maharashtra) were Rs 1200-1250 per quintal.
