The area covered under hybrid rice has increased from 12.85 lakh hectares in 2008-09 to 20.30 lakh hectares (estimated) in 2011-12. The rice hybrids have recorded yields in the range of 5 to 8 tonnes/ha and average yield of hybrid rice is around 5 tonnes/ ha. There are no specific problems faced by farmers for cultivating rice using hybrid seeds.
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