It is used for transplanting paddy seedling into main field. It is two type, riding type and walking type. Riding type is power driven. It can transp...
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched two genome-edited rice varieties, DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1, developed by ICAR. These varieties promise to boost rice yields by 20-30%, conserve water, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Recommended for major rice-growing states, they offer drought tolerance, high nitrogen-use efficiency, and earlier harvests, addressing climate change and enhancing food security.
The Centre plans to review the restoration of wheat entitlements under the Public Distribution System (PDS) after the procurement drive concludes, encouraged by projections of a record 115 million tonnes of wheat production. As of April 30, 256.31 lakh tonnes of wheat have been procured, a 24.78% increase from last year, benefiting over 21 lakh farmers.