In 2018, the State Agricultural Marketing Department of West Bengal decided to set up rice and pulse mills. The main aim of these mills would be to help preserve the quality of the famous aromatic...

Arubatham Kuruvai is a short duration crop, taking only 60 days to harvest. This red rice is high in protein and calcium content;  it strengthens your bones, boosts your immune system, and helps with weight...

Kaatuyaanam a rice variety cultivated mainly in Tamil Nadu grows over seven feet tall. It has the ability to hide an elephant, hence the crop was given this name. (‘Kaatu’ meaning forest and ‘Yaanam’ meaning...

A medium fine rice, the Kabiraj Sal is a medicinal rice, known for its therapeutic use. Rich in iron, zinc & vitamin B, this rice was traditionally given to patients recovering from prolonged illness, as...

The Karunkuruvai is an important sub species of kuruvai (summer crop) rice variety. Dark brown to black in colour, this rice helps treat elephantiasis, arthritis, and chickenpox. The Karunkuruvai grain is believed to have ‘Kayakalpam’...

Kothamalli Champa is a small fragrant red rice variety. Nutrient rich this rice is believed to help in clotting of blood flow during injuries. These grain resemble kothamalli (coriander) seeds and also share a similar...

Some farmers refer to this grain as Kuruvai Kalanjiyam, a few call it Thuruvai Kalangiyam while some others refer to it as Thuruvai Kalangi but all unanimously agree on the health benefits of this grain!...