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More farmers choose cultivating Sorbang rice variety- Radhi in T/gang

November 2, 2022
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Some four decades ago, farmers of Radhi Gewog in Trashigang which is called the rice bowl of the east were introduced to the Sorbang rice variety. For years, only a few farmers grew this rice and that too in a minimum quantity due to a lack of demand. But today, Sorbang rice has become the most popular rice growing in the region. Locals say with an improved road network, they have been able to market the rice to other places leading to a rise in its demand.

These days, the farmers are busy harvesting and threshing the paddy.

The farmers of Radhi Gewog cultivate nine varieties of rice. But the Sorbang rice variety is the most popular since 2009. Villagers say the rice variety was brought from Nepal by one of the farmers. Other farmers started growing it for self-consumption.

According to the Gewog Agriculture Extension Officer, of more than 500 farmers who cultivate paddy, 70 per cent of them grow the Sorbang rice variety.

“We need to cultivate what is suitable for our land. Here, the Bondey rice which is locally known as Sorbang rice grows well. We get a good price and even when we eat it, it is soft,” said Tshering Youden, a farmer.

“The yield is good and it is laso very tasty. Moreover, people don’t buy other rice. Sorbang rice has better demand compared to other varieties,” said Tobgay, another farmer.

Due to favourable weather and timely rainfall, the farmers are expecting a better yield this time. During the last two years, Radhi gewog produced more than 2500 metric tons of rice. Farmers say the yield varies depending on the weather.

“Last year, from this particular land, I got only 200 kilograms of rice. But this year, I am expecting around 450-500 kilograms. I think the yield is good,” said Tobgay.

“This year, the production looks promising but there is not much difference compared to last year. The production differs every year,” said Tshering Youden.

A kilogram of Sorbang rice is sold at about Nu 100. Farmers market the rice within Trashigang district and even nearby districts.

Sonam Darjay, Trashigang

Edited by Tshering Zam

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