Spread grain into thin layers (50-100mm) on the pad or floor and turn and stir 7-8 times per day. This distributes moisture more evenly and increases the rate of drying.

Temperatures on drying pads can exceed 50°C during the day and this can cause fissuring. To reduce fissuring, the paddy may need to be covered during the very hot times of the day and dried over a couple of days.