Can a New Salt-Tolerant Rice Variety Help Farmers Facing Floods and Salinity?
Goa Dhan-5, a new rice variety developed by ICAR-CCARI, is being tested for wider cultivation because of its tolerance to salinity, flooding and lodging.
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7 New Rice Varieties for Nagaland: Can Shorter Crops Help Farmers Handle Climate…
Nagaland has released seven short-duration rice varieties that mature in 115–120 days. Here is what farmers should know about yield, climate resilience and adoption.
New Rice Varieties Are Built for Climate Stress, Can They Help Farmers Protect…
Climate-resilient rice varieties can help farmers face drought, floods, salinity and heat. Know which traits matter before choosing seed.
Rising Night Temperatures Are Emerging as a New Threat to Rice Farmers in Eastern…
Higher night temperatures are reducing rice yields across eastern India, creating a growing challenge for farmers and agricultural scientists.
Kattuyanam Rice Is Returning to Tamil Nadu’s Fields After Decades of Decline
Tamil Nadu farmers are reviving Kattuyanam rice, a traditional tall paddy variety known for resilience, nutrition, and climate adaptability.
India’s First Indigenous Gene-Edited Rice Varieties Could Reshape Future Farming
India has developed its first gene-edited rice varieties aimed at improving climate resilience, yield, and water efficiency in farming.