Sustainable Agricultural Practices-Direct Seeded Rice

DSR is seen to be one of the most efficient, sustainable, and economically-viable rice production systems used today. Compared to the conventional puddled transplanted rice, DSR delivers faster planting and maturing, conserves scarce resources like water and labor, is more conducive to mechanization, and reduces emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. It is less labor intensive and free from drudgery, hence more attractive to youth and women farmers.
Climate resilient rice varieties appropriate for direct seeding and transplanting with market demand have been developed and promoted. Risk-reducing agronomic practices such as DSR has been identified, integrated with suitable varieties, weed, and nutrient management leading to competitive yield.