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The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

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90% of the world's makhana , fox nuts or lotus seeds, are prized for their nutritional value.

They are high in B vitamins, protein and fibre, with some touting them as a superfood.

But in recent years farmers have changed the cultivation process, in much shallower water.

Harvesting seeds in just a foot of water means farmers can make twice as much money in a day.

Three of the machines have been incorporated into his manufacturing plant in Madhubani .

Mr Prasad does not think that will be enough to see prices fall.

He says significant increases in production will be necessary to achieve any substantial reduction in prices.

Back on his farm, Dhirendra Kumar thinks that makhana cultivation will bring far-reaching change.