62% dip in Doon Basmati acreage in 5 yrs

The cultivation of Dehraduni Basmati rice in the Doon valley has drastically reduced by 62% between 2018 and 2022. Factors such as summer temperatures, poor soil fertility, water scarcity, changing rain patterns, and unplanned development have contributed to the decline.

source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/doon-basmati-rice-cultivation-declines-by-62-in-5-years/articleshow/107093164.cms

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