Agronomy As India grapples with groundwater depletion and climate volatility, Dry Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) emerges not as a technical tweak — but as a potential paradigm shift
Agronomy Indian rice farming may soon enter a new era of productivity and sustainability. In a breakthrough that could redefine how the nation grows its staple crop, scientists
Know about rice cultivation in India including its types, growth seasons, ideal climate, major producing states, production trends, and global export details By Prafulla Vats Rice
Launching October 10 in Sitapur, the campaign will cover 10 states, promoting DDSR to cut water use by 50%, lower costs, and reduce methane emissions while sustaining yields. By
Background Dry direct seeding (DDS) is an innovative method for establishing rice crops by sowing ungerminated seeds directly into dry soil. This approach offers significant
P. Laxma Reddy Nearly 10,000 paddy farmers will soon undergo training in village and campus settings under the ‘Promotion of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) for Sustainable Rice
By Neeraj Mohan Farmers in Punjab and Haryana persist with paddy cultivation despite environmental concerns and diversification efforts. Chandigarh: In the country’s
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber. Paddy transplantation in Punjab has been completed on just 35% of the total area expected to be cultivated this kharif season, prompting concerns from
Story by Vibhor Mohan CHANDIGARH: For the upcoming paddy season, while the state government is promoting Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR), some farmers are, for the second