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Darbhanga Farmer Defies Floods: Swarna Sub-1 Paddy Survives 14 Days Underwater
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News18•07-10-2026, 09:28
Darbhanga Farmer Defies Floods: Swarna Sub-1 Paddy Survives 14 Days Underwater
- •Darbhanga district in Bihar is prone to heavy waterlogging and floods, which traditionally destroyed paddy crops every year.
- •Progressive farmer Saurabh Kumar successfully cultivated the Swarna Sub-1 paddy variety, which remains safe even after being submerged for 14 to 15 days.
- •The Swarna Sub-1 variety matures in 140 to 150 days, features strong stems, and has a lower risk of pest infestation compared to other varieties.
- •Neighboring farmers are now adopting the Swarna Sub-1 variety after seeing Saurabh Kumar achieve a profitable yield without flood losses.
Key Questions Answered
Farmer Saurabh Kumar cultivated the Swarna Sub-1 paddy variety, which remains safe even after being completely submerged in water for 14 to 15 days.
This specialized paddy variety ripens and becomes completely ready for harvest in 140 to 150 days.
Swarna Sub-1 is resilient against long waterlogging, features strong stems and heavy panicles, and experiences a relatively low level of pest infestation compared to other varieties.
