Two novel strains of paddy invented

P P G Sugathadasa, Thihagoda group correspondent

The Labuduwa Paddy Research has invented two novel strains of paddy. According to paddy researchers they have been named LD -3 - 12 - 50 red samba and LD-3 - 6 -12 white samba and have been released for cultivation.

From each of these paddy varieties, 80 to 100 bushels can be harvested through the successful cultivation in an acre of land in the Wet Zone. The strains are also resistant to paddy pests and insect diseases and are in demand as they are popular among paddy cultivators, researchers said.