Suitable target environment

Rice crop is grown in all the three types of ecosystem, viz. upland, medium land, and lowland and in all agro-ecological zones in Odisha, because of its wide adaptability.  

  • The upland ecosystem comprises about 15.7% of the rice area
  • The medium land ecosystem is highly suitable for intensive rice cultivation.
  • The rice area under lowland ecosystem is around 35% of  Odisha mainly in the coastal regions.