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Climate-Resilient Soybean Varieties

October 20 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 55 0

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)–National Soybean Research Institute (NSRI), Indore, showcased new soybean varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270, with preliminary yields of around 20 quintals per hectare.
NRC 268 and NRC 270 are improved varieties of soybean (Glycine max), developed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The varieties aim to increase soybean production, reduce weather-related crop losses and improve farmers’ income.
NRC 270 has larger seeds, higher seed weight and better market value.
Both varieties are designed to tolerate irregular rainfall, dry spells, pests and diseases.
They are suitable for soybean-growing States such as Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, especially during the Kharif season.