Mint Explainer | Direct seeded rice saves water and costs. What’s holding back farmers?

As groundwater levels decline, labour costs rise and climate plays havoc, policymakers and scientists are increasingly promoting direct seeded rice (DSR) as a more viable alternative to traditional ...
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Direct seeded rice can cut water use by 35%, lower costs by Rs 14,000 per hectare

India, March 11 -- Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) can reduce water use by up to 35 percent and lower cultivation costs by around Rs 14,000 per hectare, agricultural experts said at a conference in New Delhi ...
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Making High-yielding Rice Affordable and Sustainable

Researchers at UC Davis and UC Berkeley's Innovative Genomics Institute have found a way to produce clonal seeds from hybrid rice varieties. The technique could make hybrids, which can have superior ...
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Duck, duck, rice: Vermont farm models diverse method of raising sustainable grains

Traditionally thought of as a warm climate crop, some varieties of rice can also thrive in temperate regions, including the northeastern U.S. One rice farm in Vermont has successfully implemented the ...