DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery. This factsheet explains resource conservation through this method.
DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery. This factsheet explains how this method can be used in dry conditions.
Drying harvested rice to the correct moisture content increases the longevity of the produce. This factsheet explains the various drying systems used for the rice crop prior to storage.
There are certain nutrients that are essential for the growth of the rice plant. This fact sheet presents the essential nutrients and their role in plant growth.
Care must be taken to use water wisely and reduce water losses from rice fields. This fact sheet explains the principles that exist to “get the basics right” for good water management in rice.
Rice storage facilities take many forms depending on the quantity of grain to be stored, the purpose of storage, and the location of the store. This fact sheet presents the various options.
Rice storage facilities take many forms, depending on the grain quantity to be stored, the purpose of storage, and the location of the store. This fact sheet explains the safe storage conditions for rice.
Planting good quality seed into a well prepared seedbed will help produce a fast growing, uniform crop that will have higher yields and will be better able compete with weeds and pests.
Good harvesting methods maximize grain yield and minimize grain damage and quality deterioration. This fact sheet presents the various systems of harvesting.
The IRRI Super Bag is a farmer-friendly storage bag that allows cereal grains and other crops to be safely stored for extended periods. This fact sheets explains how to use the super bag.
Land preparation is the disturbance of the soil in preparation for establishing a crop and covers a wide range of practices from zero-tillage or minimum tillage to full field disturbance.
Puddling may be done in many different ways from human and animal systems to specialized puddling machines. This fact sheet explains the various methods.
