By S Rameshmysuru: RNR 15048, the fine explosion resistant rice variety, which was introduced by the Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, through Chamarajanagar Krishi Vignan Kendra (KVK), has become popular among rice planter in Chamarajanagar, considering good results.
Rice farmers in this region often suffer losses in recent years, because of the eternal explosion in the season of Kharif and Rabbi, from fostering other rice varieties, but this year, more than hundreds of farmers in Chamarajanagar Regency, which has grown RNR rice 15048, cheering , because of bumper plants, despite a detrimental climate such as heavy rain, which destroys districts in recent months.
Chamarajanagar KVK has introduced rice varieties for cultivation among Irusavadi farmers in Chamarajanagar Taluk and y K Mole, and villages around the Taluk Yelandur, experimentally, during this Kharif season.
“Because of its unique grain size, short, slim form, potential high grain results, high-head rice recovery, good quality cooking and strong explosion resistance, various rice plants are planted by a large number of farmers in the past few years,” Sunil said , A agricultural scientist in Haradanahalli Krishi Vignan Kendra in Chamarajanagar.
Moved by their success in planting this new rice variety, a large number of farmers wanted to grow rice RNR 15048 in neighboring countries and Mandya districts too.
Various rice is not only resistant to disease, but plants are ready to harvest in a short duration of 125 days, with high protein and a low glycemic index, and grow to a height of three to four legs.
It’s good for consuming diabetics, and can withstand bad weather.
Farmers can reap a good harvest of 25 to 30 quintals per acre, with minimal production costs.
“Because the RNR 15048 was tested and found to have a low glycemic index (GI), it was ideal for a therapeutic diet, which helped in reducing blood glucose and increased plasma HDL cholesterol levels in patients with type-2 diabetes, according to various studies,” said Sunil ” has planted RNR 15048 rice varieties during this season, on one-half hectare, which gives good results from nearly 40 quinta quality, short and lean.
As the price of this rice variety costs around Rs 1,800 to Rs 1,900 per quintal on the market, it is appropriate With all health conscious consumers, preferably diabetics, “said M Venkataratasashetty, a rice farmer from the village of YK Mole.
The first director of Agriculture, Mahantheshappa, said the state government had identified and promoted new rice varieties such as RNR 15048, which had low carbohydrate content, and other nutritious plants.
“Because these varieties provide good results, the government recommends this plant for cultivation in the season of Rabbi and Kharif,” he said.