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Three new varieties of rice to boost Bengal’s paddy production

Three new varieties of rice to boost Bengal’s paddy production

Kolkata, Mar 17 (UNI) Scientists of the State Agriculture Department have developed three new varieties of rice, which will ensure further increase in Bengal’s paddy output.
The scientists of the Department, who are posted at different research institutes, have been researching on this for some years now.
The three new varieties of rice that will be available soon in the markets are Bhupesh, Rajdip and Dhruba.
The production of these varieties has already been started in some places, following necessary tests by the Department’s scientists.
The State Agriculture Department has chalked out an elaborate plan to ensure that all the three varieties are produced throughout the state.
The varieties of aromatic flavour will further increase the demand for rice from Bengal.
The new varieties of rice will be cultivated across the state and is expected to increase the yield several times, thus proving beneficial for the farmers.
UNI SJC KK

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