The plight of farmers across the country remains the same.

“In many households grinding poverty and financial constraints seem to be the prevailing conditions. Unlike a steady job that guarantees a monthly income, a farmer can never be guaranteed a regular income from his lands,” says Mr. Balasahib Patil from Maharashtra.

Mr. Patil developed a new dual poded gram variety called ‘Sushil Laxmi' that yields nearly 1.8 tonnes per acre under irrigated, and 0.8 to 0.9 tonnes per acre under rain-fed conditions.

Highly popular

The variety is reported to be highly popular among farmers across the States of Punjab, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. Last year the farmer received orders for nearly 2,000 tonnes of seeds from several areas.....................Click for more

Source Web Page: The Hindu