How to Grow Rice Step by Step - Rice Farming Business - Rural Development Plays Role in Rice Farming
10How to Grow Rice Step by Step. Rice Farming Business plan. Rural Development Plays Role in Rice Farming. Rice farming is very common and popular throughout the world. And rice is the number one and most widely consumed staple food in the world. Rice is consumed as a staple food by a large part of the world’s human population (especially in Asia). rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake. Rice is providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans. Rice cultivation is a low-cost and profitable business in the world.
Rice farming is very easy and simple, and you can start growing rice if you are a beginner. Rice can be grown in different types of soil and different environment, depending on the availability of water. Dear viewer, Today in this video we will try to explain the method of Rice farming and its advantages and disadvantages.
Rice farming is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall. Because rice farming requires ample water and is labor-intensive. Although, rice can be grown almost anywhere (even in mountain areas or steep hills with the use of a water-controlling terrace system.
Rice farming is possible in a wide range of soil types. Sandy loam to loamy sand to silty loam to clay loams, silty to clayey loam soils with low permeability, and free of sodality are considered best for rice farming.
Rice plants can be grown in a wide variety of climatic conditions. Actually relatively hot and humid climatic conditions are considered good for rice farming. Rice is best grown in areas/regions where abundant water supply, prolonged sunshine, and the high humid condition is available.
There are many varieties of rice available throughout the world. But you should always choose the local varieties which are easily available in your area.
Land preparation for rice farming involves plowing and harrowing to ’till’ or digging up, mixing, and leveling the soil.
Transplanting is the most popular rice planting method across Asia. In this system, the seedlings are grown in a prepared seedbed and then transplanted to the main wet field. This system requires less seed and it is an effective method for controlling weeds. The transplanting methods require more labor, although today there are some machines available for planting the transplants which will reduce the use of labor.
Applying additional fertilizers is needed for maximum yield. Don’t apply all these chemical fertilizers to the soil at once while preparing the soil. Apply all the organic fertilizers and half of the chemical fertilizers during preparing the soil. And then apply the remaining half chemical fertilizers twice at 30 days intervals.
Cultivated rice is extremely sensitive to water shortages. Maintaining a flooded condition in the field is good for ensuring sufficient water during the growth period (do this, especially for lowland rice farming).
In rainfed rice farming conditions, you don’t have to think much about it and nature will do the rest. But in case of dry or semi-dry conditions, you have to water the field regularly. Remember, you must have to keep the field flooded for up to 2 weeks after transplanting.
Controlling weeds is very important for rice farming. Weeds consume nutrients from the soil, so you have to remove them from the field.
Rice plants are susceptible to some pests and diseases, just like many other commercial crops. The rice plant has a wide array of ‘enemies’ in the field including rodents, harmful insects, viruses, and diseases. Understanding the interactions among pests, natural enemies, host plants, other organisms, and the environment allows farmers to determine what if any pest management may be necessary. It’s always good to keep good contact with an agriculture specialist in your area for controlling all these pests, diseases, or other problems. Depending on the variety, the rice plants reach maturity at around 105 to 150 days after crop establishment.
You can start harvesting the crop when the moisture content in the grain reduce to 20%-25%.
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