TKM-13’ and ‘Co-50’ are being promoted as alternative to deluxe Ponni variety
The Krishi Vigya Kendra has taken up a special drive for popularising the ‘TKM-13’ and ‘Co-50’ paddy varieties as an alternative to the much sought-after deluxe Ponni variety this samba season.
Most farmers raise the deluxe Ponni every samba season in the district. Although it is a profit-based and ensures assured returns through immediate marketability, the crop is more prone to pest attack, particularly because of increase in humidity during Margazhi.
Hence, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra has taken the initiative to popularise the “TKM-13” and “Co-50” paddy varieties by setting up demonstration plots in select villages across the district.
R.P. Gnanamalar, Professor and Head of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, said the “TKM 13” variety, with a duration of 130 days, was ideally suited for “samba” season. Its average yield was 6.33 tonnes a hectare.
It was free from pest attack and diseases. She has appealed to farmers to go in for the alternative crops to ensure profitability.
Source : The Hindu
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