Why Punjab Farmers Are Concerned About PR-126 Paddy Yield

Punjab grows both Basmati and Non-Basmati paddy. While PR-126 saves water, many farmers report lower yields compared to expectations. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) recommends several proven alternatives.

๐ŸŒพ Basmati Varieties

  • Pusa Basmati 1 โ€“ Semi-dwarf, aromatic, elongation.
  • Punjab Basmati 4 โ€“ Stable and popular.
  • Pusa Basmati 1637 โ€“ Early maturing, aromatic.
  • Pusa Basmati 1847 / 1885 / 1886 โ€“ New, high-yield, cost-effective.
  • Punjab Basmati 7 โ€“ High-yielding, PAU recommended.
  • Pusa Basmati 1121 โ€“ Extra-long grain, premium cooking.
  • Pusa Basmati 1509 โ€“ Early maturing, slender, aromatic.

๐ŸŒพ Non-Basmati (PR Series)

  • PR 131 โ€“ Medium maturity, high yield.
  • PR 129 โ€“ PAU recommended.
  • PR 128 โ€“ Suitable for kharif.
  • PR 122 โ€“ Short duration, disease resistant.
  • PR 121 โ€“ Early maturing, high yield.
  • PR 114 โ€“ Medium duration, disease resistant.
  • PR 113 โ€“ PAU recommended.
  • PR 132 โ€“ New release, mid-maturity, less nitrogen.

๐ŸŒพ Other Varieties

  • PUSA-44 โ€“ High yield, now banned for water conservation.
  • HKR 47 โ€“ Available option.
  • Black Rice โ€“ Specialty niche cultivation.
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