Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed a new wheat variety which can overcome the challenges arising out due to changes in weather patterns and rising heat levels. This new wheat variety called HD-3385 is amenable to early sowing, escaping the impact of heat spikes and can be harvested before March end.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Talking to AIR News, ICAR Principal Scientist Rajbir Yadav explained the merits of this new variety and how the farmers can get good production by sowing this wheat variety.<br />''<br />''Recently, in the wake of rising temperatures, the Centre's &nbsp;announced to &nbsp;set up of a committee to monitor the situation arising from the increase in temperatures and its impact &nbsp;on the current wheat crop.<br />
News On AIR | February 23, 2023 7:56 AM
Indian Council of Agricultural Research develops wheat variety to beat the heat