Sustainable intensification options for North-West India (English)

Sustainable intensification options for North-West India (English)

There are several options for sustainably increasing cropping system intensity. This manual explains some of the available options for North West India.

Tillage and crop establishment options (English)

Tillage and crop establishment options (English)

This factsheet presents the various available options for tillage and crop establishment including transplanting and direct seeding.

Types of Farm Power (English)

Types of Farm Power (English)

All farm power operations require a specific amount of energy. The time required will vary according to the size and type of power source used. Power can be supplied by humans, animals, or machines. This fact sheet explores the information for each of the power sources.

Using the IRRI Leaf Color Chart (English)

Using the IRRI Leaf Color Chart (English)

The Leaf Color Chart (LCC) is a cheap, fast, and handy field instrument to measure green color intensity of leaf, which is related to the plant’s nitrogen content. This factsheet explains the steps involved in using the LCC.

Weeds of Rice (English)

Weeds of Rice (English)

The control of weeds is essential for a good yield. This presentation helps identify the major weeds of rice and discusses their control measures.

Weeds of rice in Asia (English)

Weeds of rice in Asia (English)

The control of weeds is essential for a good yield. This factsheet presents the details on the major weeds of rice in Asia and their management.

Weeds of rice in Kharif (English)

Weeds of rice in Kharif (English)

The control of weeds is essential for a good yield. This factsheet presents the details on the major weeds of rice in the kharif season and their management.

Weedy rice in Asia (English)

Weedy rice in Asia (English)

Weedy rice is a major threat in direct seeded rice systems. This brochure explains the process of identification and control of weedy rice.

Wet direct seeding of rice (English)

Wet direct seeding of rice (English)

DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery. This factsheet  expains the process of implementing this method under wet conditions.

When to harvest

When to harvest

The correct time of harvest is critical to achieve maximum yields. This fact sheet guides you to identify the right time to harvest.

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