Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Goa Set to Release Salt-Resistant Paddy Variety in 2026
Goa is developing a new type of rice that can handle salty water and flooding, perfect for the state's coastal areas.
It's called Goa Dhan-5 and has been tested on farms to see how well it grows.
This new rice is strong and resists falling over, a common problem in bad weather.
Farmers are already trying it out to prepare for its full release in 2026.
It's designed to grow well even in tough conditions, like areas with too much salt or heavy rains.
Goa is set to release a new salt-resistant paddy variety for the 2026 Kharif season.
The new variety, Goa Dhan-5, is in its second year of on-farm trials.
Goa Dhan-5 shows resistance to salinity, waterlogging, and crop lodging.
It's suitable for flood-prone and coastal agricultural zones.
The new variety is being cultivated by over 40 farmers in Goa as part of a demonstration phase.
- Who
- State Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik
- What
- Goa is releasing a new salt-resistant paddy variety, Goa Dhan-5.
- When
- The new variety is expected to be released for the Kharif season 2026.
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- To improve crop resilience in flood-prone and coastal areas.
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Crop Production
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Farmers benefit from enhanced crop resilience and potentially higher yields.
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- Variety Name
- Goa Dhan-5
- Release Year (Estimated)
- 2026
- Resistance
- Salinity, Waterlogging, Lodging
- Current Status
- On-farm trials
- Farmers in Demo Phase
- 40+
- Yield (Normal Conditions)
- 6 tonnes/hectare
- Yield (Saline Conditions)
- 4-4.5 tonnes/hectare