"SEC | S20W2: How to cultivate a paddy"

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

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It is always important for one to prepare whatever he or she wants to start event it comes to rice farming the preparation of a seedbed should be the most important thing to consider first before all other things. To this when preparing involves two methods which are

• Dry bed
• Wet bed

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Wet Bed Method;

This method of rice seedbed is mostly used in an area that has ample water supply.

➡️ Look for and select a well-leveled area: This has to do with farmers selecting the place area that would be good for the planting of rice.

➡️Get the soul ready This has to do with preparing the soil like raking grasses, parking sticks, and so on.

➡️ Get the seedbed level This has to do with putting your land in order, the length of sand, and others.

➡️ Get seedbed soak: This involves farmers putting the seedbed into water for some days or hours.

➡️ Sow the seeds, Irrigation, and fertilization ** come in place after the farmer has done all of the above, and Fertilization is done after the seedbed has grown.

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Dry Bed Method

This method is good for areas with limited water supply. This method includes farmers applying these strategies: blowing, harrowing, sowing the seeds, mulching, integration, and putting fertilizer. Rice farmers can apply this method to have a healthy seedbed.

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

Rice seed planting are the right time wouldn't only help you to be the first to harvest and seek among others, but you will also get to grow your crop healthy.

Crop growth Maximisation.
The planting of rice seed requires 20°C to about 35°C temperature which is best for the growth of rice. Planting rice seeds at the right time will help seedlings get the required amount of sunlight for healthy growth.

• Good with rainfall
  Water is needed for the growth of rice planting rice seeds at the right time when it is the rainy season or during irrigation the seedlings will receive moisture very well which will help for healthy growth.

• Timely Harvest:
  A farmer who plants his or her crops early will get to harvest his or her crop and sell or eat before those who plant late, which planting rice at the right time will put money and food on a farmer's table.

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

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After sowing rice seeds, regular irrigation and fertilizer application are important for healthy crop growth the practices are both carried out for the growth of rice that has been planted. Below I have presented how irrigation and fertilizer are applied after sowing rice in a tabular form.

Stage	Irrigation	Fertilization
Tillering	5 cm water	dressing
Panicle initiation	5 to 10cm water	dressing
Flowering	5 to 10cm Water	dressing
Post-sowing	shallow water	basal
Seedling	maintain shallow water	None
Maturation	reduce water	None

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

Rice crops are exposed to diseases and pets and if a farmer doesn't take action his or her rice farm will be taken by pets and diseases.

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Major Pets of Rice Crops

Pet name	Damage	Control Methods
Rice Steem borer	It cause the faces of right to be brown	Cultivate, biological, and chemical control
Brown planthopper	sucks seed from the base of the plant, thereby causing wilting and transmitting viruses such as grassy stunt.	Biological, cultural, and chemical control.
Rice Gail Midge	Induce gall formation which prevents the normal growth of the plant.	Chemical and cultural control.

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Major Diseases of Rice Crops

Disease name	Symptoms	Control Methods
Rice blast	Starting small leaf lesions	Chemical and cultural control
Bacterial leaf bright	Leaves show yellowing along the edges, followed by wilting and drying.	Chemical, cultural, and biological control

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

A lot of steps are needed after harvesting paddy and some of the important steps are shared below.

Steps After Harvesting the Paddy

Threshing: this involvesManual and chemical

Cleaning: This involves; **manual and mechanical cleaning

Drying: This involves; sun drying and mechanical drying

Storage: This include; bag, modern and traditional storage.

Steps for paddy preserving;

Below are the needed steps for preserving paddy;

• Proper drying
• Hermetic storage
• Use of grain protectants
• Monitoring storage conditions
• Applying a controlled atmosphere

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