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ADT 59 Paddy Variety
July 10 , 2025
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- The Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai, has introduced a new short-duration paddy variety, ADT 59.
- It was gaining popularity among Cauvery delta farmers for the Kuruvai crop.
- ADT 59 delivers 15-20% higher yields compared to traditional varieties like ADT 37 and ASD 16.
- The Farmers have been harvesting up to 4,000 kilograms per acre under the Kuruvai conditions.
- The variety requires only 50% of the fertilizer input used by conventional strains, making it cost-effective for farmers.
- ADT 59 shows strong resistance to salinity and pests such as stem borers, blast disease, and brown leaf spot, ensuring healthier crops.
- With a grain maturity period of 110-115 days, the variety is well-suited for the Kuruvai, Navarai, and summer seasons.
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