The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Over 200 rice varieties to go on display at Mysuru desi rice mela
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Desi Rice Mela in Mysuru aims to promote awareness of indigenous rice varieties that are disappearing from local agriculture. The event highlights the nutritional and cultural value of traditional crops while supporting organic farmers.
There was a time when paddy fields across Karnataka flourished with a rich diversity of indigenous rice varieties. Each variety had its own unique history, nutritional value, and cultural significance. These farmer-developed rice varieties were well adapted to local climates, soils, and food traditions, filling the plates of generations with wholesome and healthy food.
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