Use of hybrid seeds will reduce import of rice: Surmangol
Source: Hueiyen News Services
Kakching, May 14 2015 :
If 30% of Manipur's Agricultural fields sow hybrid paddy seeds, Manipur need not import rice from outside, claimed S Surmangol, plant breading and genetics pecialist, KVK Thoubal on Thursday.
The statement was made during the felicitation of three farmers of Kakching by Byer Crop Science Limited at Multipurpose Community Hall, Kakching Mayai Leikai.
S Surmangol said with increased in population, there is scarcity of agricultural land and to overcome the issue, farmers should strive for more productivity.
ARIZE 6444 Gold Hybrid is one such good variety that retains the taste and aroma of "our traditional rice", said Surmangol.