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Gonda Farmer Adopts Fast-Maturing Paddy Variety, Clears Fields Quickly for Next Crop.
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:34
Gonda Farmer Adopts Fast-Maturing Paddy Variety, Clears Fields Quickly for Next Crop.
- •Hariom Mishra, a farmer in Gonda, has cultivated the Kaveri variety of paddy, which matures in less time.
- •The Kaveri variety is ready in 75 to 80 days, compared to 130 days for the traditional Samba Mansoori.
- •Early maturity allows the crop to reach the market before festivals like Diwali and Karva Chauth, expecting good sales.
- •Cultivation cost for Kaveri variety is about 2 to 3 thousand rupees per bigha, with an expected income of 8 to 10 thousand rupees.
- •Fast-maturing varieties enable farmers to clear fields promptly and prepare for a second crop.
Key Questions Answered
The Kaveri paddy variety matures in about 75 to 80 days, whereas the Samba Mansoori variety takes approximately 130 days to fully mature.
The cost of cultivating the Kaveri variety is around 2 to 3 thousand rupees per bigha, with an expected production of about 5 quintals and an estimated income of 8 to 10 thousand rupees per bigha.
Early-maturing varieties allow fields to be cleared on time so farmers can prepare for subsequent crops. Additionally, harvesting early lets farmers bring their produce to market ahead of festivals like Diwali and Karva Chauth when new rice is in high demand.
