Section 1 – THE RICE PLANT
Section 2 – SEED SELECTION AND TREATMENT
Section 3 – SOAKING AND INCUBATION
Section 4 RAISING SEEDLINGS
Section 5 LAND PREPARATION
Section 6 VARIETIES
Section 7 TRANSPLANTING
Section 8 DIRECT SEEDING
Section 9 NUTRITION OF THE RICE PLANT
Section 10 IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Section 11 WEEDS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
Section 12 MAJOR INSECT PESTS OF RICE IN ASIA
Section 13 MAJOR DISEASES OF RICE
Section 14 PESTICIDE CALCULATIONS
Section 15 HARVESTING AND THRESHING
Section 16 DRYING
Section 17 STORING RICE
Section 18 STORED GRAIN INSECTS AND THEIR CONTROL
This manual has two major goals. The first is to provide a simplified interpretation of highly technical information to give readers a clearer understanding of how modern high-yielding rice varieties and the recommended cultural practices can increase production. The second goal is to supplement the level of understanding of extension workers, researchers, teachers, and students. The ultimate aim is to bridge the gap between research and adoption in the rice farming community.
The 18 chapters in this manual will provide answers to the daily questions confronting the farmers while they are out there in the fields. These will give them a better understanding and appreciation of the crop husbandry practices involved. The questions are:
- What are the relevant activities performed in each specific rice production operation?
- When are these recommended operations implemented?
- Why are these activities necessary?
- How are these activities accomplished?
Production management is discussed in chapters 2, 5, 7, 8, and 10 through 14. Topics on morphology, variety, and nutrition are covered in chapters 1, 6, and 9. Harvesting, drying, and storage operations are presented in chapters 15 through 18.