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Sukhdev Nath with Harinakhuri paddy harvest on his farm in Sagar Islands, Sundarbans. Pic: Partho Burman Farming

Bengal farmer revives native paddy variety; earns Rs120 per kg with organic farming

Sukhdev Nath discovered Harinakhuri paddy seeds in a clay pot in 2005 and began its cultivation on a trial basis in the Sundarbans. Now 5,000 farmers are practising organic farming of native aromatic rice that can withstand pests, droughts, and salinity 

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Dec 20, 2023 00:10 IST 8 Min read
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Rajmata Alpana Singha Thakur with the idol of Maa Mrinmoyee at Bishnupur. The idol was made in 997 CE using clay from the Ganga River on orders of the then King . Pic: Partho Burman Society
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