Question: Recently, which company intends to take the ‘aerobic rice’ technology to five states during this Kharif season?
(a) Kisan Kraft
(b) Farmers Kraft
(c) Krishak Shilp
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- In June 2018, Bengaluru-based Kisan Kraft intends to take the ‘aerobic rice’ technology to five states.
- Kisan Craft wants to implement its plan during this Kharif season and will and conduct demonstrations to reach out to more farmers.
- Aerobic rice is a production system where rice is grown in well-drained, non-puddled, and non-saturated soils.
- Water requirements can be lowered by reducing water losses due to seepage, percolation, and evaporation.
- This will help in reclamation of soil condition as well as contributing to national food security.
- Only 2500 liters of water is needed for aerobic rice on wet land Compared to 5,000 liters of water for production 1kilogram of rice.
- This technique ensures saving of more than 60 percent in water and 55 percent in labour.
- Except the Himalayas, the coastal areas and the hilly areas (with excess water), the rest of the country can grow aerobic rice.
See also the links below:-
https://techdzone.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/kisankraft-plans-to-take-aerobic-rice-technology-to-5-states/
https://krishijagran.com/agripedia/aerobic-rice-saves-water-labour-kisankraft-plans-to-introduced-in-5-states/
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/kisankraft-to-take-aerobic-rice-technology-to-5-states/article24191584.ece