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Agriculture
Nagaland's New Rice Variety Yields 5.4 Tonnes per Hectare via Natural Farming
✍️ Hub News
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM
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A rice variety cultivated in Nagaland under natural farming methods has achieved a yield of 5.4 tonnes per hectare, according to Hub News.
The agricultural team in Nagaland reported that a locally developed rice variety has produced 5.4 tonnes per hectare when grown using natural farming techniques. The data, released by Hub News, highlights the crop's performance without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
Experts note that such a yield is notable for natural farming, which typically aims for sustainability rather than maximum output. The result suggests that high productivity can be compatible with environmentally friendly practices, offering a potential model for other rain‑fed regions.
State officials are evaluating the findings to determine how the variety can be scaled for smallholder farmers across Nagaland. If adopted widely, the approach could boost food security while preserving soil health and reducing chemical inputs.
Experts note that such a yield is notable for natural farming, which typically aims for sustainability rather than maximum output. The result suggests that high productivity can be compatible with environmentally friendly practices, offering a potential model for other rain‑fed regions.
State officials are evaluating the findings to determine how the variety can be scaled for smallholder farmers across Nagaland. If adopted widely, the approach could boost food security while preserving soil health and reducing chemical inputs.