"SEC | S20W2: How to cultivate a paddy"

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This is Muhammad Ahmad from Pakistan and I hope that you all will be fine and enjoying your lives. Today I am participating in the contest organised by @mainuna and I feeling very glad because the contest topic is very interesting. Let's get into it.

What is the method of rice seedbed preparation and what steps are taken in preparing the soil for rice cultivation

To prepare rice seed sowing start by choosing great soil that do not require much water. First you need to clean the land from weeds and grass. Then use the plow to break the soil loose and smooth. After that, water the soil gently to keep it moist. After the soil is ready, wash the rice seed and sprinkle it on the seed bed, most of the time. 10-15 days before planting. 🌾✨.

What is the importance of planting rice seeds at the right time?

When rice seeds are placed in the proper season, they benefit from excellent weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall which are vital for rice development. This is why planting rice seeds at the right time is critical to achieving optimal yields and guaranteeing healthy growth. 🌍

How are regular irrigation and fertilizer applied after sowing rice seeds?

For rice to develop healthily constant watering and fertilizer treatment are essential after seeding. 🌾 To maintain a shallow water layer that promotes optimal seed germination and inhibits weed development the fields are first flooded. 💧 Water levels are carefully regulated as the rice plants mature allowing for times of floods and drought to promote robust root growth. A Nitrogen phosphorus potassium fertilizer that is balanced is administered in two doses for fertilization generally just before the blooming stage and again the stage of tilling. This method greatly effect the production of rapid development.

What are the major pests and diseases of rice crops, and how can they be controlled?

Diseases and pests may greatly effect the growing of rice. 🌾 One of the most well known culprits is the Rice Stem Borer an insect that harms stems badly but we can tackle this opponent using pesticides and plant-resistant variants. 🐛 Another strong enemy is the Brown Planthopper which is noted for sucking the sap. If we want to get control over this then we can introduce natural predators and regularly monitor their activities. 🦗. Fostering a balanced atmosphere protects rice fields and ensures a plentiful yield and if we rotate the crop properly and giving water on time can can help to take control over Black Plant grass hopper.

What are the next steps after harvesting the paddy and what are the steps to be taken to preserve the paddy?

Once harvested then the rice comes up with some different important steps that help to protect its quality and shelf life. 🌍 The harvested rice has to be dried until its humidity is reduced to around 14%. before it can be kept properly. You cab be use the mechanical dryers and the sun for this use. ❀️ To separate the grains from the stalks then for that we should do I have told you to.Which are given below!
The rice has to be threshed once it has dried. Grain breakage can be reduced by using machinery in this procedure. The paddy must be cleaned to get rid of any trash husks or broken grains.

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