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12/02/23 08:51 AM IST

The President inaugurates the 2nd Indian Rice Congress in Cuttack

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  • The second edition of the Indian Rice Congress was recently inaugurated by President Murmu at National Rice Research Institute at Cuttack, Odisha.
  • The 2023 congress was held on the theme “Transforming Rice Research”.
About Indian Rice Congress
  • The ARRW located at ICAR-NRRI organized the congress.
  • ARRW is the Association of Rice Research Workers. It was founded in 1961.
  • The congress will serve as a common platform for international scientists to learn about the new advancements in the field of agriculture.
  • In 2010, India produced 89 million tonnes of rice. In 2022, the production increased to 130 million tonnes.
About Rice
  • Throughout India, rice is cultivated in a wide range of climatic and altitude conditions.
  • In India, rice is grown from 8 to 35º N latitude and up to 3000 metres above sea level.
  • A hot, humid atmosphere is necessary for rice production.
  • It works best in areas with high humidity, continuous sunshine, and a reliable supply of water.
  • The crop needs an average temperature between 21 and 37 ° C. for the duration of its life. 40° to 42° C is the highest temperature the crop can tolerate
  • Silts, loams, and gravels are just a few of the several types of soil on which rice can grow.
  • Both acidic and alkaline soils are acceptable to it. However, clayey loam is an excellent soil type for growing this crop.
Source- PIB

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