There is a lot of good news for the farmers who are going to grow basmati rice . All such farmers are already being provided seeds. Seed facilities are being provided in many districts. This time, keeping in mind the Corona period, the farmers brothers will also have to follow some such rules, which they were not following till now.
Before the Corona period, the farmers brothers were provided with the facility to pay in cash, but now they will be able to pay only through card. At the same time it has been appealed to the farmers not to gather in large numbers keeping in mind the havoc of Corona. Facility to receive seeds has been provided in 30 districts.
New varieties of seeds introduced
Here we will tell you that many varieties of seeds have been introduced in Basmati Export Development Foundation, Modipuram and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, so that farmers can get the facility of selection of brothers.
Seeds can be obtained from here
Along with this, farmers can get seeds from many 30 districts of Uttar Pradesh for growing Bhai Basmati rice. Apart from this, you can also get seeds from Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand. Seeds of Pusa Basmati 1121, Pusa Basmati 1509, Pusa Basmati 1, Pusa Basmati 1637, Pusa Basmati 1728, Pusa Basmati 1718 can be obtained.
What is the last date
However, how long farmers farmers can get seeds to grow basmati rice. No last date has been announced regarding this. It is being told that in the coming days, the last date can be announced in view of the demand of farmers, but at present there is no prior information to declare the last date.
What do scientists say
At the same time, in this context, scientists give detailed information that, The sale of seeds has started. At present, there is a possibility that this process of selling seeds will continue till May-June. Farmer brothers can come here directly and buy seeds. The time to buy seeds will be from 10 am to 4 pm. During this time, you can come and buy seeds anytime.
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Source: Krishi Jagran
