Unleashing Prosperity with Resilient Rice - Medium Cycle, Maximum Yield, Unmatched Quality
Rice Swarna 2 F1 is an improved rice variety engineered for high yields, reaching up to 12 tons per hectare, with a sweet and fragrant aroma. It boasts a high milling percentage above 70% and strong tolerance to Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) and blast diseases. This hybrid seed offers double the yield potential of traditional Open Pollinated Varieties (OPVs), delivering significantly higher returns for farmers. This variety represents a major advancement in sustainable, high-yield rice cultivation across regions in Africa.
This technology is pre-validated.
Average cost of seeds for a farmer /ha
Average gross income /ha
Total input costs /ha
Low Yields: Inadequate farming practices and unpredictable climate contribute to suboptimal rice yields, affecting food security.
Insufficient Milling Percentage: Suboptimal rice milling results in economic losses, compromising market value and consumer satisfaction.
Reduced Tolerance to Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB): Vulnerability to BLB poses a significant threat, leading to substantial yield losses and highlighting the need for enhanced tolerance.
Susceptibility to Blast Disease: Blast disease, caused by Pyricularia fungi, remains a major concern. Current rice varieties lack the necessary resistance, resulting in significant crop losses.
High Yields: Achieving up to 10 MT/ha, surpassing the challenge of low rice yields and enhancing food security.
Optimal Milling Percentage: Boasting a milling percentage above 70%, this variety mitigates economic losses and improves market value.
Robust Tolerance to Diseases: Engineered to resist both Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) and blast diseases, overcoming vulnerabilities in traditional rice crops.
Non-Sticky for Superior Cooking Quality: The non-sticky nature addresses cooking quality concerns, offering a delightful culinary experience.
Elimination of Chalkiness: Overcoming chalkiness issues, ensuring a visually appealing and marketable rice product.
Intermediate Amylose Content: Balancing amylose levels, this variety provides a desirable texture, addressing the challenge of suboptimal rice quality.
Rice Swarna 2 presents a lucrative opportunity for seed multipliers! Here's how to integrate it into your business. First, establish a reliable source of breeder or foundation seeds for Rice Swarna 2. Partner with research institutions or certified seed companies to ensure you're obtaining genuine seeds.
Next, equip yourself and your team with the knowledge to effectively multiply Rice Swarna 2 seeds. Consider attending workshops or collaborating with experienced multipliers. Maintaining seed purity is crucial. Implement strict procedures, including using dedicated fields for multiplication, proper isolation distances, and following recommended rogueing practices to ensure the quality and genetic integrity of your seeds.
Developing a marketing strategy is key. Target farmers seeking high-yielding and disease-resistant rice varieties. Partner with agricultural extension services or retailers to reach your audience. Finally, building trust is essential. Offer technical support to farmers on planting and managing Rice Swarna 2. This not only helps them achieve success but also encourages repeat customers and strengthens your reputation in the market.
Rice Swarna 2 might be protected by intellectual property (IP) rights, such as plant breeder's rights. Before multiplying these seeds, ensure you have the necessary licenses or agreements in place with the rights holder. This will typically involve obtaining certified seeds from authorized sources and following any restrictions on seed saving or further multiplication. By respecting IP rights, you can ensure your business operates legally and ethically. Following these steps will allow you to successfully integrate Rice Swarna 2 seed multiplication into your business, offering farmers a valuable new option and boosting your bottom line.
Rice Swarna 2 has the potential to revolutionize your rice farming! Here's what you need to know.
Firstly, Rice Swarna 2 promises increased yields compared to traditional varieties. Additionally, it boasts resistance to certain diseases, potentially reducing reliance on pesticides and leading to a more sustainable farming practice.
To get started, purchase certified Rice Swarna 2 seeds from reputable seed multipliers or agricultural stores. Approximately 115 USD is needed to purrchase seeds for 1ha. Avoid using saved seeds to ensure purity and quality. This is especially important because Rice Swarna 2 may be protected by intellectual property rights.
Next, seek training opportunities offered by agricultural extension services or experienced farmers to learn the specific planting and management practices for Rice Swarna 2. This will optimize your chances of success. Choose well-drained land with proper irrigation for optimal Swarna 2 growth, and follow recommended land preparation techniques as outlined during training. Finally, implement proper weed control, fertilization, and irrigation practices throughout the growing season, as advised by training or agricultural experts.
By integrating Rice Swarna 2 and adopting the recommended practices, you have the potential to achieve higher yields, improve disease resistance, and potentially increase your income. Remember, success relies on using certified seeds, proper training, and following good agricultural practices.
Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive high
Under 18: Positive medium
Women: Positive high
Climate adaptability: Highly adaptable
Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement
Biodiversity: No impact on biodiversity
Carbon footprint: Much less carbon released
Soil quality: Does not affect soil health and fertility
Water use: Much less water used
Country | Testing ongoing | Tested | Adopted |
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Benin | –No ongoing testing | Tested | –Not adopted |
Burkina Faso | –No ongoing testing | Tested | –Not adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
Ghana | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
Guinea | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
Mali | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
Niger | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | –No ongoing testing | Tested | –Not adopted |
Senegal | –No ongoing testing | Tested | –Not adopted |
Sierra Leone | –No ongoing testing | Tested | –Not adopted |
Tanzania | –No ongoing testing | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | – | – | – | – |
Semiarid | – | – | ||
Subhumid | – | – | ||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Last updated on 16 September 2024