62% dip in Doon Basmati acreage in 5 yrs

The cultivation of Dehraduni Basmati rice in the Doon valley has drastically reduced by 62% between 2018 and 2022. Factors such as summer temperatures, poor soil fertility, water scarcity, changing rain patterns, and unplanned development have contributed to the decline.

January 24, 2024 at 01:14AM

from Times of India

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