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Rice
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Crop Summary
Category: Cereals
Season: Kharif
Soil Type: Clay loam to loam, well-drained bunded fields
Climate: Warm and humid; standing water is needed only where the system requires it
Water Requirement: High; keep soil moist or maintain shallow water as recommended
Average Yield: About 2.5-4.5 t/ha grain
Crop Description
A staple cereal grown widely under transplanted, direct-seeded, and irrigated systems.
Sowing & Harvesting
Sowing Time: June-July
Harvesting Time: October-November
Fertilizer Requirement
Use a soil-test-based nutrient plan and apply organic manure before planting.
Common Diseases
Monitor regularly for locally prevalent fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases.
Prevention Tips
Use healthy seed, crop rotation, field sanitation, and integrated pest management.
Farmer Tips
✔ Follow recommended sowing time
✔ Maintain proper irrigation
✔ Monitor for early disease signs
✔ Use balanced fertilizers
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