{
  "id": 18340480,
  "title": "UAS-B to unveil new drought- and disease-resistant maize, ragi and grain amaranth at Krishi Mela 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/uas-b-to-unveil-new-drought-and-disease-resistant-maize-ragi-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:17:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/uas-b-to-unveil-new-drought-and-disease-resistant-maize-ragi-and-grain-amaranth-at-krishi-mela-2026/article71670732.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru will debut three new crop varieties at the Krishi Mela on November 13, 2026. These include maize MAH-20-45, ragi GPU-101, and grain amaranth KBGA-18. MAH-20-45 is a high-yielding maize hybrid that can withstand diseases and drought without much farmer intervention. Ragi GPU-101 boasts an 18% higher yield than current market varieties and is resistant to the most common 'Blast disease' affecting ragi. Grain amaranth KBGA-18 is a protein-rich crop that, when mixed with ragi flour, provides health benefits. This year's Krishi Mela, held for the first time in a single day due to drought conditions, will feature a workshop on drought management techniques at 10 a.m. and a field visit for participants at 2 p.m. The primary goal is to share technical insights on El Niño's impact, suitable crop varieties, advanced agricultural technologies for drought conditions, and soil and water conservation methods.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}