Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Arti Bhandari, Dr. Pankaj Nautiyal, Dr. Deepak Rai, Manish Madhwal, Manish Deorari, Shivam Bandhani, Akshita Nautiyal, Shewta Gusain, Amar Raturi and Shifa Rayeen

Abstract:
The years happening next are going to be tough for global rice production. Availability of resources for rice production are declining. Transplanting rice (TPR) is a labor, water and energy intensive system. TPR contributes to methane emission, deteriorates soil physical and chemical properties and is an obstacle in gaining potential yield from succeeding upland crops. Present scenario revealed that several countries have shifted from TPR to DSR (Direct seeded rice) technique for rice establishment. DSR is a suitable and convenient substitute to conventional puddled rice. DSR adoption over TPR helps in (1) saving water; (2) reduces labor requirement; (3) higher cost benefit ratio; (4) less drudgery; (5) similar yields; (6) improvising soil physical and chemical properties; (7) offers early crop maturation; (8) a reduction in methane emission; and (9) enhance sustainability. Despite these advantages (1) weed infestation; (2) high spikelet stability; (3) poor stand crops; (4) less knowledge management skill; causes yield variation in DSR. More and more continuous research and extension activities should be made on DSR to draw higher benefits.