Space Technology to Expand Boro Rice Cultivation
In Meghalaya’s tough hill terrains, space technology is aiding the selection of areas that are suited for growing and expanding cultivation of boro rice which is sown in winter and harvested in spring/summer, the State Government announced recently.
Boro Rice Cultivation
- Boro refers to a special type of rice cultivation on residual or stored water in low-lying areas after the harvest of kharif (winter) rice. The conditions suited for boro rice production are level fields, warm temperature, adequate sunshine hours and assured irrigation.
- These conditions are generally found in low altitude plain areas that are close to water sources (surface ....
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