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Integrated Coastal Rice Management Package for Salt-Affected Soils

Salt-tolerant rice
coastal soils
Goa Dhan
bioformulation
sustainable farming
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overview

A scientifically optimized package of practices designed to improve rice productivity in salt-affected coastal soils using salt-tolerant varieties (Goa Dhan 1–3). It integrates bioformulation-based seed and nursery treatments, adjusted fertilizer schedules, and age-specific transplanting. The system enhances yield, reduces input costs, and ensures sustainable rice cultivation in saline coastal environments.

  • 7

    TRL

  • 7

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 20

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Variety –Utilises salt-tolerant varieties Goa Dhan 1, 2, and 3.
  • Cost-Optimized Nutrition –Reduces inputs by omitting potassium.
  • Yield-Enhancing Practices –Bioformulation treatments boost productivity.

Functionality

Contact Us

Dr. Gopal Mahajan

NRM Section, ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Ela, Old Goa, Goa

Email: gopal[dot]mahajan[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in

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