KisanKraft plans to take ‘aerobic rice’ technology to 5 states

Bengaluru based KisanKraft intends to take the ‘aerobic rice’ technology to five states during this kharif season and conduct demonstrations to reach out to more farmers. The aerobic rice technology is a solution for water-stressed paddy farmers. hIt would help in restoring soil conditions while contributing to national food security. Since there is no puddling and no standing water, hence costs associated with the use of water and pumping cost is also minimized.As against up to 5,000 litres of water required to produce one kg of wetland rice, the aerobic rice requires only up to 2,500 litres.This would save more than 60 per cent in water and 55 per cent in labour. Except the Himalayas, the coastal areas and the hilly areas (with excess water), the rest of the country can grow aerobic rice. Black cotton soil and lowlands in submerged water conditions are unsuitable.