Honourable governor of Haryana Sri Bandaru Dattatreya in DSR paddy program
Chandigarh : In a significant achievement for the
agricultural sector of Haryana, the state has successfully implemented Direct
Sown Rice (DSR) cultivation across 1015 acres using herbicide-tolerant (HT)
Basmati rice varieties. This initiative, developed by the Indian Agricultural
Research Institute (IARI) and distributed through Nuziveedu Seeds’ premier seed
brands, PB-1985 Goldstar HT and PB-1979 Superstar HT, has brought remarkable
benefits to the farming community.
The adoption of HT Basmati rice under the DSR method has
enabled Haryana’s farmers to achieve higher grain yields, with an increase of
1.5 to 2 quintals per acre compared to traditional methods. Farmers also
experienced significant cost savings of approximately Rs 5000 per acre, along
with a substantial Rs 4,000 bonus provided by the Government of Haryana.
Moreover, this method contributed to crucial water conservation and reduced the
time needed for cultivation, aligning with sustainable agricultural practices.
Key Project Highlights:
This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the
Government of Haryana, the Department of Agriculture, Nuziveedu Seeds Limited,
Hisar Agriculture University, supported by the Centre of Excellence for
Agriculture Skills in India and Varaha Ag, a carbon withdrawal company. The HT
technology is set to pave the way for rapid adoption of DSR in Basmati paddy,
clearing challenges and providing farmers with enhanced agricultural solutions.
Key Activities and Achievements:
1. Total
Meetings Conducted: 200 sessions across various districts.
2. Districts
Covered: Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Sirsa, Sonipat.
3. Farmers
Engaged: Approximately 6,000+ farmers attended each session.
4. Total
Demonstrations: 1015 demonstrations done
Event Highlights:
The DSR success story was shared with Hon. Governor of
Haryana, during a special presentation attended by Dr. Raja Sekhar Vundru, IAS,
the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department, along with other key dignitaries. The program included:
Farmer Success and Future Outlook:
The feedback and success stories shared by 15 prominent
farmers highlighted the economic, practical, and environmental benefits of
adopting HT Basmati rice. Haryana has set a benchmark, emerging as the leading
state in India for reaping the benefits of DSR with herbicide-tolerant
technology. This pioneering approach serves as a model for other states to
follow, demonstrating how modern agricultural practices can be implemented
effectively.
Nuziveedu Seeds, with its seed brands PB-1985 Goldstar HT
and PB-1979 Superstar HT, remains committed to empowering farmers by providing
advanced, technology-driven seed solutions that boost productivity
and profitability.