Kerala Agricultural University releases five new high-yielding crop varieties
The Kerala Agricultural University has released five new high-yielding crop varieties, including chilli, brahmi, vetiver, ginger, and turmeric. These varieties were developed to improve economic returns for farmers and are tailored to the state's specific agro-climatic conditions.
Why it matters
The introduction of improved crop varieties is essential for enhancing agricultural productivity and supporting the livelihoods of local farmers in Kerala.
The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has released five new crop varieties developed for the State’s agro-climatic conditions after securing approval from the 29th Kerala State Seed Sub-Committee.
The newly released varieties—KAU Thejaswini (chilli), KAU Medha (brahmi), KAU Sougandhika (vetiver), KAU Cochin Pride (ginger), and KAU Golden Finger (turmeric)—have been developed to offer higher yields, superior quality and better economic returns to farmers.
The varieties were approved by the committee chaired by Tinku Biswal, Agricultural Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Agriculture, in June 2026.
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