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2. Economise on Irrigation Water


The High Yielding Varieties need a lot of water for better returns. The yield of these varieties per unit area is significantly high. If it is considered in terms of water required per quintal of wheat and rice, the new seeds require less water as compared to traditional varieties. Thus, the new seeds economise on water also as the crop remains in the field for a shorter period of time.