Archive · 1 Aug 2025
AAU Aims to Boost Exports of Assam's Traditional Rice
Imagine farmers in Assam growing special types of rice, like Joha and Bao, that people around the world want to buy.
But sometimes, the rice doesn't meet the quality standards, and it gets rejected.
To fix this, Assam Agricultural University is helping farmers by giving them really good, pure seeds.
They're also working on a special project with the government and other groups to grow better rice.
The university also has a special place, like a seed library, where they keep different types of rice seeds safe for the future.
Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is working to increase exports of traditional rice.
The initiative aims to provide farmers with pure planting materials (seeds).
Exports of traditional rice varieties have faced rejections due to impure seeds.
A pilot project for Bao rice has been launched in Nagaon district in collaboration with the UN World Food Programme and others.
AAU has established a gene bank for rice germplasm conservation.
- Who
- Assam Agricultural University (AAU) and farmers.
- What
- AAU is working to boost exports of traditional rice varieties by providing pure seeds to farmers.
- When
- The initiative is currently underway.
- Where
- Assam, with a pilot project in Nagaon district.
- Why
- To improve the quality of exported rice and increase export volume.
- Organization
- Assam Agricultural University (AAU)
- Focus
- Export of traditional rice varieties
- Problem Addressed
- Impure seeds affecting export quality
- Action
- Providing pure planting materials
- Pilot Project
- Nagaon district for Bao rice
- Partners
- UN World Food Programme, State Government, SHG
- Gene Bank
- Established to conserve rice germplasm