India: Jabalpur Agri University has developed new varieties of oats, wheat, rice, and 3 niger crops

Published Jan 17, 2022

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The Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV) of Jabalpur has developed four oats, two wheat, one rice, and three niger varieties, which have been approved by the Centre for production. These new crop varieties were evaluated over three years in various agro-climatic conditions and have characteristics such as high grain production, disease resistance, finer grain quality, and quick harvest period. The new wheat and rice varieties are suitable for specific regions in Madhya Pradesh, while the niger varieties are suitable for both irrigated and non-irrigated locations in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

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The Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV) of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh has developed two oats and two wheat varieties, one rice variety, and three niger varieties that have been recognized by the Centre as acceptable for production, according to vice-chancellor Dr. P K Bisen of the university. An official stated on Saturday new oats, wheat, rice, and niger (it is a minor oilseed crop that is grown mainly under rainfed conditions) crop varieties are suitable for cultivation in other states as well. According to Dr. P K Bisen, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare had released a gazette notification in this respect on January 3. "Farmers will soon be able to purchase seeds for these new crop varieties. This would ensure high-quality agricultural production and increase revenue "Bisen said. Wheat the most staple crop of human origin has been in food habits of general population since centuries. We all… According to Dr. G K Koutu, Director of research ...

Source: Krishi Jagran