Field experiments were conducted at Khumaltar farm involving 85 rice genotypes during 2004 and 101 in 2005 from previous
selection and exotic rice germplasm to identify input efficient, high yielding, and disease resistant superior rice genotypes for mid
hills. Multi location test of coordinated varietal and farmers field trials were conducted at Pakhribas, Lumle, Dolakha and
Dailekh.These lines were compared with standard check varieties in randomized complete block design. Five promising lines were
evaluated in the farmer's field for adaptability and acceptance test. Selected lines were NR10353-8-2-l, NR10414-34-2-3, NR10492-
7-2-2, NR10491-57-2-1, and NR10515-69-1 based on agro-morphological traits and quality parameters. The major traits used for
selection are days to maturity, plant height, grain type and size and yield. These lines were similar to or superior to standard check
varieties in most of the quality and other yield attributing traits. Among them NR10353-8-2-l was preferred by farmers due to its
input efficient high yield with fine quality rice and lodging resistant and released for general cultivation in the name of Khumal-8.
NR 10492-7-2-2 and NR 10515-69-1 showing yield stability over the year in farmers field across the country. Adoption of these
varieties will increase rice production and help to enhance the livelihood of the hill farmers.

Field experiments were conducted at Khumaltar farm involving 85 rice genotypes during 2004 and 101 in 2005 from previous
selection and exotic rice germplasm to identify input efficient, high yielding, and disease resistant superior rice genotypes for mid
hills. Multi location test of coordinated varietal and farmers field trials were conducted at Pakhribas, Lumle, Dolakha and
Dailekh.These lines were compared with standard check varieties in randomized complete block design. Five promising lines were
evaluated in the farmer's field for adaptability and acceptance test. Selected lines were NR10353-8-2-l, NR10414-34-2-3, NR10492-
7-2-2, NR10491-57-2-1, and NR10515-69-1 based on agro-morphological traits and quality parameters. The major traits used for
selection are days to maturity, plant height, grain type and size and yield. These lines were similar to or superior to standard check
varieties in most of the quality and other yield attributing traits. Among them NR10353-8-2-l was preferred by farmers due to its
input efficient high yield with fine quality rice and lodging resistant and released for general cultivation in the name of Khumal-8.
NR 10492-7-2-2 and NR 10515-69-1 showing yield stability over the year in farmers field across the country. Adoption of these
varieties will increase rice production and help to enhance the livelihood of the hill farmers.