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Paddy monopoly hits state's rice bowl's soil fertility

Paddy scientists say saline-alkaline stress has reduced crop productivity by 20 per cent on over one lakh hectares of the total 3.5 lakh hectares that grow paddy in Ballari, Koppal, Raichur and Vijayanagar districts, considered the state’s rice bowl. These districts account for 50 per cent of Karnataka’s total rice production.
Last Updated : 19 February 2025, 20:37 IST
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Published 19 February 2025, 20:37 IST

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