The Process Of Rice Farming | Step By Step | Slideshares

Behind the scenes of the tedious process Rice farming and the people who work hard to make it successful are likened to The creator. So respecting it and knowing where your food comes from is a must.

1. THE PROCESS OF RICE FARMING www.wateronclick.com

2. Land Preparation The soil is conditioned & the surface is leveled. Planting Seeds are timely & uniformly sowed for better yield. Crop Management Monitored usage of water nutrient & fertilizer. Harvesting Collecting the mature rice crop from the field www.wateronclick.com

3. Land Preparation It involves plowing & harrowing to dig-up, mix & level the soil. Tillage allows the seeds to be planted at the right depth & also helps with weed control. Leveling helps in reducing the amount of water wasted by uneven pockets or exposed soil. www.wateronclick.com

4. 2. Planting Transplanting is used widely in India because it requires less seeds & is effective in controlling weeds. Direct Seeding on the other hand, is gaining popularity because of its low production cost, lower water usage & it also saves labor. www.wateronclick.com

5. 3. Crop Management Cultivated rice is extremely sensitive to water shortages, so most farmers aim to conserve all the while having sufficient water. And at each growth stage, the plant has specific nutrient needs too, making this a critical aspect. Depending upon various factors, Pest control management is also done. www.wateronclick.com

6. 4. Harvesting Harvesting activities include cutting, stacking, handling, threshing, cleaning, and hauling. While Manual harvesting requires 40 to 80 hours per hectare and it takes additional labor to manually collect and haul the harvest, Mechanical harvesting uses reapers or combine harvesters. www.wateronclick.com

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