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Direct-Seeding Method

2023 JUN 2

Preliminary   > Agriculture   >   Crops   >   Food crops

Why in news?

  • Farmers in many States of rice production are switching to the direct-seeding of rice (DSR) method due to the rains being delayed and the difficulty in finding labor. The method has seen both success and failure around the country.

Transplanting method:

The majority of the rice grown in the North-Western Indo-Gangetic Plains is transplanted.

When transplanting, a lot of water is needed for the puddling process, which develops a thick clay layer in the subsoil to stop seepage losses.

 What is Direct-Seeding Method?

  •  Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), also known as the 'broadcasting seed technique,' is a water-saving method of sowing paddy.
  • In this method, seeds are directly drilled into the fields, eliminating the need for nursery preparation and transplantation.

Benefits:

  • Reduction in Labor:
    • With the use of drum seeders, only two laborers are required to sow seeds on one acre, compared to 25-30 laborers needed in traditional methods.
    • This significantly reduces labor costs and eases the burden on farmers.
  • Time and Resource Savings:
    • By eliminating the need for nursery cultivation, farmers save approximately 30 days in the crop cycle.
    • This allows them to start the rabi season early and avoid untimely rains during the harvesting phase.
  • Water Conservation:
    • The direct-seeding method reduces water requirements by around 15% as water logging occurs only after a month. This is especially beneficial in areas where rainfall is delayed.
  • Increase in Yield:
    • According to the results from research trials and farmers’ field survey, after this technique the yield is one to two quintals per acre higher than puddled transplanted rice.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

What is/are the advantage/advantages of Direct-Seeding Method in paddy cultivation?

1. Reduces labor costs

2. Eliminates weed growth in the field

3. Reduces water requirements

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer

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