{"id":14559,"date":"2025-05-14T12:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ricenewstoday.com\/dev\/?p=14559"},"modified":"2025-05-14T12:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:16:34","slug":"farmers-advisory-use-registered-basmati-varieties-reduce-pesticides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ricenewstoday.com\/dev\/farmers-advisory-use-registered-basmati-varieties-reduce-pesticides\/","title":{"rendered":"FARMERS ADVISORY: &#8220;Use Registered Basmati Varieties &amp; Reduce Pesticides&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistani basmati rice is loved worldwide for its aroma, long grains, and quality. To protect this reputation and increase exports, farmers are encouraged to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Registered Basmati Varieties<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Choose approved varieties like:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Super Basmati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PK 1121 (Kainat Basmati)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punjab Basmati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chenab Basmati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vital Super Basmati<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are high-yielding, climate-suitable, and internationally accepted \u2014 helping avoid legal and trade issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce Pesticide Use<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Lab tests have found harmful pesticide residues (like Chlorpyrifos, Carbendazim, Deltamethrin) in rice from many countries, including Pakistan. This affects export value and food safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Use of safer, organic, or integrated pest control methods can:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve your crop&#8217;s value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect health and environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open more international market doors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s farm responsibly and proudly \u2014 for a healthier Pakistan and a stronger global presence.<br>Together, we can make Pakistani basmati rice shine even brighter!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani basmati rice is loved worldwide for its aroma, long grains, and quality. To protect this reputation and increase exports, farmers are encouraged to: Use Registered Basmati Varieties Choose approved varieties like: These are high-yielding, climate-suitable, and internationally accepted \u2014 helping avoid legal and trade issues. 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