Laser land leveling is leveling the field within certain degree of desired slope using a guided laser beam throughout the field. This manual explains the method and the benefits of Laser land leveling.

The SSNM approach aims to apply nutrients at optimal rates and times to achieve high yield and high efficiency of nutrient use by the rice crop. This fact sheet explains how the leaf color chart can be used effectively to manage Nitrogen use.

Rice seedlings can be transplanted into the field mechanically using a transplanter under puddled and non-puddled conditions. This fact sheet explains the basics of machine transplanting.

The control of weeds is essential for a good yield. This factsheet presents the options and the limitations of manual weed control in rice.

Manual transplanting does not require costly machines and is most suited for labor-surplus areas and for small rice fields.

A mat nursery establishes seedlings in a layer of soil mix on a firm surface. Seedlings are ready for planting within 15-20 days after seeding and this is a prerequisite for machine transplanting.

The control of weeds is essential for a good yield. This factsheet presents the options and the limitations of mechanical weed control in rice.

Machine transplanting involves planting young rice seedlings into puddled or non puddled soil by machine. Machine transplanting requires considerably less time and labor than manual transplanting.

A mat nursery establishes seedlings in a layer of soil mix on a firm surface. Seedlings are ready for planting within 15-20 days after seeding and this is a prerequisite for machine transplanting.