আজ অভ্র চক্রবর্তীর সঙ্গে কথালাপে রয়েছেন অপরাজিতা। আজ দেশী ধানের গল্প শুনব আমরা। কীভাবে তাকে ব্রাত্য করা হল, কেন করা হল, কেনই বা তাকে ফিরিয়ে আনতে হবে, কীভাবে আমারা তা চাইলেই পারি, তা শুনব আমরা। লিঙ্ক রইল প্রথম কমেন্টে।

Bhubondanga episode 9 opens conversation with Aparajita and Abhra Chakraborty discussing and discovering facts about how the green revolution changed the face of Indian agriculture. Along with fascinating stories behind the Indian names of grains and how it is losing its heritage, find out more in details by tuning into episode 9, 'Jara Kaaj Koren'.

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References:
1. Pingali P.L., Hossain M. and Gerpacio R.V. (1997). Asian Rice Bowls: The Returning Crisis? CAB International, in association with IRRI.
2. Khush G.S. and Virk P.S (2005). IR Varieties and their impact. International Rice Research Institute Los Baños (Philippines).
3. Peng S, Laza R.C., Visperas R.M., Sanico A.L., Cassman K.G., Khush G.S. (2000) Grainyield of rice cultivars and lines developed in the Philippines since 1966. Crop Sci 40. pp307–314.
4. Richharia, R. H. (1977) A Strategy for Rice Production to Ensure Sustained Growth in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Rice Research Institute, Raipur India. ARRC No10. 
5. Richharia R. H. (1983). An action plan for increasing rice production of India.  Centre for Education and Documentation.  India.
6. Richharia R. H. and Govindaswami S. (1990). Rices of India. Academy of Development Science: Maharastra-India.
7. Krishnaiah. K. & Varma N. R. G. (2011). Changing Insect Pest Scenario in the Rice Ecosystem-A National Perspective. [ www.rkmp. co.in/site/default/ris/research-theme/: changing insect pest scenario in the rice ecosystem.pdf.]


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Market/Supplier information:

1. Ruppur, Shantiniketan, West Bengal: Smell of the Earth
2. Kadori, West Bengal: Gaonta Khamar
3. Dhakuria, Kolkata: Amar Khamar
4. Bolpur, West Bengal: Grass Hamlet/ঘাস গাঁ
5. New Garia, Kolkata: Let’s Run Green
6. Santoshpur, Kolkata: Ann Essential India Farm: +918017883733
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Farmers’ Market in Kolkata:
1. Ajaynagar (back side of Kalindi) Sunday and Wednesday morning 
2. ⁠Kestopur (near Sales Emporium) VIP Road, Sunday morning and Thursday evening.
3. ⁠Bidhan Sisudyan (back side of police quarter) Sunday morning and Thursday even
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