Direct Sown Rice (DSR) with Herbicide Tolerance (HT) Gene – A Boon to Farmers
In the realm of agricultural innovation, one groundbreaking development is revolutionizing rice cultivation – Direct Sown Rice (DSR) with Herbicide Tolerance (HT) gene. This cutting-edge technology promises to reshape traditional farming practices, offering farmers a sustainable and efficient solution to enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
Cotton Productivity & Way Forward for India
Cotton is the most important fiber crop in the world and the largest commercial crop in India. Every year, nearly 6-7 million Indian farmers grow Cotton on a 12.5 million-hectare area, mostly during the Kharif or rainy season. Nearly 35%-50% of Cotton grown in India depends on monsoon rains and limited life-saving irrigations, making Cotton largely a rainfed crop in India, with its yields reliant on a well-distributed monsoon. Despite having the largest area of Cotton cultivation globally, India’s Cotton productivity is very low.
