Azad Gaurav Mustard: Game-Changer for UP Farmers with High Yield, Low Risk

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News18•08-01-2026, 19:20
Azad Gaurav Mustard: Game-Changer for UP Farmers with High Yield, Low Risk
- •New 'Azad Gaurav' mustard variety developed by Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, offers low cost, low risk, and better production for farmers.
- •Matures in just 120-125 days, enabling farmers to plant subsequent Rabi or Zaid crops and increase overall agricultural income.
- •Boasts a stable yield of 18-20 quintals per hectare and strong resistance to diseases and pests, reducing cultivation costs and losses.
- •Approved by the State Seed Release Committee, ensuring its availability to farmers across Uttar Pradesh.
- •Features high oil content (40.2%) with large, plump seeds and performs well even in high temperatures, making it a reliable and profitable option.
Why It Matters: Azad Gaurav mustard offers UP farmers a high-yield, low-risk, and profitable cultivation option.
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