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Rice variety needs 30 percent less water in field trials

Over three seasons on 40 farms, a new fictional variety kept 96 percent of the yield with 30 percent less irrigation.

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The Demo Agricultural Research Council released three-season results on the variety called Jalraksha.

Scientists say farmers on well-irrigated land may see a smaller gain. Seed will be available next season.

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