Rallis India, a prominent company in the agri-inputs sector and part of the Tata enterprise, has announced a significant partnership with Paryan Alliance Pvt Ltd. This collaboration makes Paryan the licensed technology partner for their FullPage Herbicide Tolerance Rice Technology in India.
This new technology, called FullPage, is set to revolutionise rice farming in India. It is designed to boost crop productivity, make weed control much more effective, and help farmers save on water and costs. The company plans to start pilot demonstrations in key agricultural regions of India during the Kharif season of 2026. Following these trials, limited commercial sales will also begin in the same season.
FullPage is not just about seeds; it’s a complete system for growing rice. It includes advanced herbicide-tolerant seeds, suitable crop protection products, and specific farming methods. A major benefit of this system is that it supports direct-seeded rice cultivation. This method uses less water and produces fewer methane emissions compared to the traditional way of transplanting rice seedlings. It also improves the overall use of resources on the farm.
Rice is a crucial crop for India, grown on over 44 million hectares. However, farmers face growing challenges such as water scarcity, rising labour costs, and difficulties in managing weeds. The FullPage technology, when used with rice hybrids from Rallis under their Dhanya brand, aims to address these very issues. It offers a better alternative to the traditional transplanting method.
Rallis India will actively engage with paddy farmers across the country. They will conduct field demonstrations to gather important information on how the technology performs agronomically and to ensure best practices for its use. This information will help in a planned scale-up, making the technology accessible to more farmers. This initiative is expected to enhance farming practices and maximise benefits for the farming community.