ALVIN, TX, USA
January 6, 2026
RiceTec, a global leader in hybrid rice technology, features Ajai Rana, Head of APAC for RiceTec, in the January 2026 edition of Agriculture Today in an article titled:
“Reflecting on 2025 and Shaping the Future of Indian Rice Farming – Driving Direct Seeded Rice.”
The article highlights India’s pivotal role in agricultural transformation and showcases how RiceTec innovations, doing business under the Savannah Seeds brand in India, are helping farmers achieve higher yields, conserve water, and adopt sustainable practices.
Technologies such as SmartRice® hybrids and FullPage® herbicide-tolerant systems are addressing critical challenges, including groundwater depletion, climate variability, and rising labor costs.
Rana also discusses the growing impact of RiceReach®, RiceTec’s digital platform that strengthens farmer advisory support and real-time knowledge transfer. Combined with climate-resilient breeding programs, these tools empower farmers with actionable insights and future-ready solutions.
Key highlights from the feature include:
- Expansion of the SmartRice portfolio delivering yield advantages of 1–1.2 MT per hectare and superior grain quality
- FullPage® + Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) systems enabling up to 40% water savings, reduced diesel usage, and significant labor cost savings
- A state-of-the-art R&D center in Hyderabad accelerating breeding cycles and developing hybrids tailored to climate realities
- Strategic expansion into Bangladesh and Vietnam, positioning India as a global hub for rice innovation
- Social initiatives focused on women’s empowerment, digital literacy, and community development
This recognition reinforces RiceTec’s global commitment to innovation and sustainability across APAC and beyond. Ajai Rana’s perspective demonstrates how RiceTec technologies and investments are shaping the future of rice farming and creating measurable value for farmers, consumers, and the planet.
Click here to read the full article in Agriculture Today January 2026 issue to learn more about how RiceTec is helping reshape Indian sustainable rice farming in India.
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