Rice Farming: Water-Saving Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) UPSC

Description

WATER-SAVING DIRECT SEEDED RICE (DSR)

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Context

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has commercialised herbicide-tolerant (Ht) basmati rice varieties, claiming they can control weeds in rice crops while also promoting water-saving direct seeded rice (DSR).

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Discuss the challenges faced in the widespread adoption of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and propose strategies to promote its implementation for sustainable water management in agriculture."

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