Dubraj
Indigenous Paddy Varieties have long straw that are suitable for thatching and fodder. Several other Paddy Varieties listed below have long and durable straw-
Dahar nagra, Lathishal, Murgi Balam, Sindurmukhi, Jotakalama, Kolli, Gocchi, Changa, Magurshal, Indurshal, Kalojeera (Dinajpur), Jingashal, Kalamkathi, Kataribhog, Khirabichi, Laxmichura, Padamashal, Sialsahal, Aguri, Banskathi, Chandrakanta, Darkashal, Haludghati, Jhopajulur, Talmugur,Hogla, Hamai, Lalgetu, Meghi, Balaramshal, Kaminibhog, Orashal, Dadshal, Malabati, Lilabati, Khejurchari, Keralasundari, Jhulur, Galri, Newari, Keshkhand, Dudhkandar, Bajrang, Banspar, Kalamali, Hardighati, Kuchai, Jeerashankar, Gurmatia, Dubraj etc
Paddy Thatch well done by skilled person could last 20 plus years with minor repairs. Old thatch after being taken down is often used as animal bedding, and then composted and eventually put back into the soil – thereby completely recycled.
Photos taken by Bhairab Saini
Agro-Eco Wisdom: The Indian Context 