Rohtak, June 20 -- In an attempt to encourage Haryana farmers to adopt the direct seeded rice (DSR) technique by making it more profitable, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the food and agriculture organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Bangkok. HAU vice-chancellor BR Kamboj said the collaboration marked an important milestone in advancing sustainable rice cultivation. "The DSR technology has emerged as an effective alternative to traditional paddy cultivation, particularly in states facing groundwater depletion and rising input costs. The partnership will facilitate joint research, farmer training programmes, technology demonstrations and knowledge exchange to promote wider adoption of the technique", he said.HTC...