DAATTC, Tornala organized method demonstration cum training programme on “Direct seeding in rice under puddled condition” on 30-06-2021

Method demonstration cum training programme on was organized on the direct seeding in rice under puddle condition by DAATTC, Tornala on 30.06.2021 at Kammampally (V), Kondapak (M) and Imambad (V), Siddipet (Urban) mandal of Siddipet district. Method demonstrations in Kammampally and Immambad were carried out on direct seeding in rice under different methods of rice establishments in G. Narasimhulu and A. Yadaiah farmer fields respectively. Sri. J. Vijay, discussed about wet direct seeded rice (DSR), probably the oldest method of crop establishment, is gaining popularity because of its low-input demand. It offers certain advantages viz., it saves labour, requires less water, less drudgery, early crop maturity, low production cost, better soil physical conditions for following crops and less methane emission, provides better option to be the best fit in different cropping systems. Comparative yields in DSR can be obtained by adopting various cultural practices viz., selection of suitable cultivars, proper sowing time, optimum seed rate, proper weed and water management. Both the farmers have impounded water for one week by applying SSP and later leveled the field a day before. The seed (JGL-24423 and Kaveri 468) was soaked for over 24 hrs by applying 36 gms of carbendazim in soaking water. After draining water for one day the seed is allowed to sprout and the sprouted seed was broadcasted in the leveled fields uniformly. Before broadcasting, channels were made by dragging a stone in gunny bag which allows to drain excess water and for easy carryout of field operations. The farmers were recommended to spray pyrazosulfuran ethyl @ 80 gms per acre at 3-5 days to control weeds effectively. Smt. Ch. Pallavi, Scientist (Agronomy), DAATTC, Tornala also participated in the programme. Later, MPPs, Sarpanches, Mandal Coordinators from both the villages, Agriculture Departmental officials Sri.Parashuram Reddy (Mandal Agriculture Officer), AEOs Ashok and Srikanth Reddy along with 30 farmers from two villages have participated in the training cum method demonstration.