Department Of Agriculture To Introduce New Basmathi Variety 'Healthy Rice" Which Is Suitable For Diabetes Soon

The Department Of Agriculture has decided to introduce a new variety of "Basmathi "Rice, Red in color and  suitable for Diabetes soon according to Agriculture Department Sources.The new Basmathi Variety named as "Healthy Rice"(Nirogi Sahal) is due to be introduced to the local market within this month sources have added.

The said  Basmathi Rice Variety has been developed through a research done by Paddy Research Institute in Ambalanthota(In Southern Province) and Paddy Research Institute in Bathalagoda the Agriculture Department has been revealed.