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- The Directorate of Cashew Research (DCR) which is under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The scientists here have released a new jumbo nut hybrid cashew breed called Nethra Jumbo-1.
- There are many varieties of cashews are grown in the coastal areas of Karnataka.
- However, the largest & finest breeds are exported to many countries. Nethra Jumbo-1, the latest variety, is expected to reduce the burden off growers and increase their income.
- This new variety of cashew cultivated by the Directorate of Cashew Research bears fruits by January which is ahead of the season while general cashews reach the market by March-May.
- Early arrival in the market means a better price is a well know success formula so it is a win either way and could save about Rs 16,000 a ton on labor cost and a premium of Rs 10,000 for a bigger size of nut yield.
GROWERS BENEFIT ALL ALONG
- Around 40% of the total expenditure in cashew cultivation goes for harvesting through picking of fallen nuts. Since nut size is a huge advantage with Nethra Jumbo-1 it is helpful for growers. “This variety produces 12 gram nut with a high kernel recovery of 29% and the kernels fall under grade larger (W130) than presently available highest export grade (W180)”
- Other medium to small varieties weigh around 5 to 7 grams.
- A few exception of bold nut types weigh 8 to 9 grams. Premium sized kernels, lesser manpower for harvesting is the main advantage of this new variety.
- Since Nethra Jumbo-1 has bigger nut size, processors can pay around Rs 10 more per kg.
- This in turn will help the farmer to earn Rs 10,000 more per ton
- The event of jumbo nut varieties will considerably cut back the manpower requirement for harvesting of nuts aside from fetching premium value from processors as it can result in manufacturing of premium sized kernels with larger market value.
- The larger nuts additionally enhance processing effectivity within the manufacturing unit as it can additionally save labour in processing aside from getting larger out-turn.
- Apart from this, ‘Nethra Jumbo-1’ bears early in the season. farmers would get good rate for the varieties that come early in the season.
- Farmers can bring this variety to market by January. Other varieties came to the market by March-May.
- The work on the development of this variety started during 1999-2000.
- They released it in 2021 after continuous evaluation for so many years
- A new variety of dwarf cashew was released by the Directorate of Cashew Research, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Netra Vaman,its each nut, small in size, weighed between 5.5 grams and 6 grams. The weight of its medium size apple stood at 50 grams
- It was evaluated for about 10 years and found unique with respect to plant height, compact spreading habit, nut size and apple colour and quality. Though the variety is not a much good yielder, it can grow well even under shade conditions.
- The apple colour is red, attractive and has less fibre content. The variety is pruning responsive, has long flowering duration and a variety flowers in the first year of planting.
- It has stem galling like coffee. It is suitable for home gardens. It best suits one who is fond of bonsai and opts for pot culture.
- In the fourth year of planting, it began to yield one kg to 1.5 kg of nuts. The plant grew up to 2.5 m high and spread up to six m during the 10th year of planting,
Q.Consider the following statements about Nethra Jumbo Nut-1:
- The Directorate of Cashew Research (DCR) has released a new jumbo nut hybrid cashew breed called Nethra Jumbo-1.
- This variety produces 12 gram nut with a high kernel recovery
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1 Only
(c) 2 only
(d) Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
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