| Summary: | Rice is a staple crop critical to India’s food security, yet its production is increasingly challenged by climate variability, water scarcity, and evolving consumer demands. In response, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with India’s National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES), has developed and released 31 high-performing rice varieties, officially notified in the Gazette of India in 2024, for large-scale cultivation across diverse rice-growing ecologies.
These varieties were selected for their high yield potential, stress tolerance, and adaptability to both transplanted and direct-seeded systems. They provide farmers with options for efficient rice cultivation under different agro-ecological conditions while meeting quality and nutritional requirements.
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