Rice is one of the most important crops of Pakistan. Basmati rice of our region is renowned worldwide. It is also liked by most of the native community and vastly used in our beloved country Pakistan. We should use modern techniques and methods to increase the overall yield of the crop. Production technology of rice is evolving with the passage of time. We should follow the new norms to cope with the prevailing challenges of water shortage and climate change. Weather is directly proportional to the production of different crops.
To check the weather situation for coming days is not a problem in present days of modern technology. We should pray our Allah for a beneficial rainfall. Farmers are advised to be aware and keep an eye on their local weather forecast by using internet and an authentic and reliable website. In this way, they can schedule their irrigation in line with the weather. Weather on an area plays a key role for better growth and development of a crop because it has its unique acidic qualities and have some essential nutrients present in it along with water.
Weather conditions were becoming harsh for several months due to the absence of rain fall. Temperature was breaking the previous records for the month of May. Unfavorable conditions were causing huge losses to the crops. Farmers were worried about their crops to manage different diseases and pests caused by this prevailing weather. We should pray to Allah Almighty to shower his blessings on us in the form of rain fall. Otherwise, it is becoming extremely difficult to cope with these conditions. Production and yield of all major and minor crops is decreasing. Month of May has not faced such extreme temperatures during the previous earlier years.
Among all other inputs, fertilizers play the most important role in rice production. Kisan Basmati formerly known as 1509, is a short durational fine variety. Its fertilizer schedule has been highlighted in this video. It has been suggested that 75 kg/acre DAP plus25 kg SOP should be added at last planking while puddling as basal dose. Root stimulant Pilatus- Arysta @ 1 liter should be flooded within a week after transplanting. 25 Kg Zabardast Urea should be added at 3 weeks, 50 Kg ammonium sulphate plus 1 kg boron at 40 days and 25 kg SOP plus50 kg ammonium sulphate at booting stage for better production of this variety.
Public sector of Pakistan is unable to fulfill seed requirement of rice. Government has allowed different companies to provide rice seed. Companies are performing well in this connection but some of them exploit the farmer by selling same variety with different names. Some members of the seed mafia introduce Indian rice varieties in Pakistan. It is not only suggested sack the introduction of Indian varieties in our country but also suggested to make proper use of exotic gene pole according to international rules as in case of Sugarcane and Wheat varieties.
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