Hybrid rice S7001 for growers in the state has gained popularity as the monsoon has poured enough water to begin paddy cultivation. The variety has been introduced by Syngenta, a pioneer in bringing new solutions and technologies to the farming community.
The foodgrain production in Jharkhand has been low and not meeting the requirement of the people of the State. A large area of about 14.8 lakh hectare vacated by kharif rice is left fallow in rabi season in Jharkhand, which is typically called rice fallow. Rice is a major crop of the state during kharif with about 75-80 per cent of net cultivated area under the crop.
“We wish to contribute towards boosting rice productivity in Jharkhand by providing growers with our world-class products, high-end agronomic practices and technology inputs including good quality seeds. Hence Syngenta is launching a new high-yielding hybrid in the largest state and one of the most key rice-growing segments in India. Our medium duration rice hybrid- Frontline S7001 has shown remarkable results in the very first year of its launch last year. We are now expanding its reach to enable more rice growers to benefit from it. The yield and grain quality are two major challenges in rice cultivation and the new hybrid has been able to address both these challenges,” said Bipin Solanki, Territory Head, Syngenta South Asia.
As part of Syngenta’s efforts to help growers, the company is implementing a unique initiative called the “Good Growth Plan” and has undertaken six commitments which focus on boosting resource efficiency, rejuvenating ecosystems and strengthening rural communities. One of the commitments is to increase average productivity of the world’s major crops by 20 per cent without using more land, water or inputs. It is with this focus, that Syngenta has launched this special rice hybrid-Frontline S7001 for the farmers of Jharkhand.