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Mint Explainer | Direct seeded rice saves water and costs. What’s holding back farmers?

Mint Explainer | Direct seeded rice saves water and costs. What’s holding back farmers?

Mint Explainer | Direct seeded rice saves water and costs. What’s holding back farmers?



As groundwater levels decline, labour costs rise and climate plays havoc, policymakers and scientists are increasingly promoting direct seeded rice (DSR) as a more viable alternative to traditional rice cultivation. However, there are stumbling blocks hindering its wider adoption.

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