Learn about the pests that damage rice. 1. Pink Stem Borer, Sesamia Inferens (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): The pink stem borer is a polyphagous insect and is distributed throughout India and Pakistan. In some parts of the country, it is a minor pest of sugarcane whereas in others, it is common on ragi (Elusine coracana), and in still others on wheat. [...]
Everything you need to learn about rice cultivation, harvest and growth. Introduction to Rice: Rice is the principal food crop and the most extensively grown cereal in the tropical and subtropical regions, major portion being grown in China, India, Pakistan, Japan, Southern Asia and the adjacent islands of the Pacific. The area under this crop in India is roughly 38 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the development and principles of System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Development of SRI: System of Rice Intensification (SRI) developed in Madagascar by Fe Henri de Laulanie in association with Non-Governmental Organisation-Association Tefy Sania (ATS) and many farmers in 1980s has spread to several countries including India. SRI, a "less water" method of production [...]