DSRC Initiatives
DSRC initiatives for both dry and wet direct-seeded rice
Mechanization of farming operations, including crop establishment and harvest
Use of most suitable inbred and hybrid rice cultivars
Seed treatment solutions
Refining seed rates for both inbred and hybrid rice cultivars
More efficient water management, including drip irrigation systems
Optimizing nutrient management
Integrated pest management, including weeds
Application of GIS and drone technology for precision management
Minimizing post-harvest losses
Seed treatments
Iron-coated rice for "Water Seeding"
Land preparation
Laser land leveling for dry direct seeding
Crop establishment
Drum seeder for wet direct seeding
Mechanized seeder for dry direct seeding
Tractor-mounted seeder for dry direct seeding
Irrigation
Drip Irrigation for dry direct seeding
Inputs
Fertilizer broadcasting via drone
Pesticide broadcasting via drone