NEW DELHI: A groundbreaking technology promises to enhance the incomes of millions of rice farmers using Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), while significantly reducing labor costs and greenhouse gas emissions by about 25 per cent. This innovation will also conserve water, promote sustainable agriculture, enhance yields, and support the Government of India’s vision for Net Zero Emission and the National Food Security Mission.
Ajai Rana, Chairman of the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), emphasized the need for climate-smart agricultural practices due to the growing demand for rice and limited land and water resources. “By 2035, an extra 114 million tons of milled rice will be needed to ensure food security,” Rana stated.
With inputs from PTI
