How Farmers Are Doing Paddy Farming in Villages of India – From Seed to Rice Bol

Rice is not just food in India — it’s a culture, a livelihood, and the backbone of thousands of rural communities. Paddy farming, though deeply traditional, is now evolving with modern tools and improved techniques. From sowing seeds in the muddy fields to serving fluffy rice on your plate — here’s how Indian farmers make it happen.

 Paddy Farming Lifecycle: From Soil to Storage

• Land Preparation

• Fields are ploughed using tractors or bullocks
• Soil is levelled for uniform water distribution
• Organic manure is often added before sowing

• Seed Selection & Nursery Raising

• Farmers choose high-yielding, region-specific seeds like MTU-1010 or IR-64
• Seeds are soaked and sprouted before transplanting
• A nursery bed is prepared separately with good drainage

• Transplantation

• After 30–35 days, young seedlings are transplanted into the main field
• Done by hand or using paddy transplanters in large farms

• Irrigation & Water Management

• Paddy fields require 5 to 8 cm of standing water
• Water is managed using canals, tube wells, or rain-fed methods
• Excess water is drained periodically to prevent diseases

• Fertilizer & Weed Control

• Fertilizers (Urea, DAP, Potash) applied in 3 splits
• Weeds managed through hand weeding or herbicides like Butachlor

• Pest & Disease Management

• Farmers use bio-pesticides or integrated pest management (IPM)
• Common threats: leaf folder, brown plant hopper, blast disease

• Harvesting

• Harvested 90 to 120 days after transplanting using sickles or combine harvesters
• Threshing separates grain from husk

• Drying & Storage

• Grains sun-dried to reduce moisture below 14%
• Stored in jute bags or metallic bins to prevent pest attack

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Expert Farmer Answers to FAQs

1. How do farmers grow rice?

• Start with nursery, transplant, irrigate, manage pests, then harvest & store

2. If I want to give up everything and start a rice farm in India?

• Begin with a 1–2 acre trial, lease land, and use local agri-extension help

3. Which is the most profitable agri-business?

• Paddy + fishery or organic vegetable farming give better margins than monocrop

4. Can I start rice farming in Kura local government?

• Yes, if you have suitable climate, water access, and basic tools

5. How to start farming in a village?

• Understand soil, water, and crop cycles. Start small. Talk to local farmers.

6. How much can I earn from 100 acres?

• With ₹18K–₹25K/acre margin, 100 acres may give ₹20–25 lakhs profit/year

7. What is the daily routine of a village farmer?

• Wake at 5AM, check fields, irrigate, weed, manage labor, rest post-lunch, repeat

8. How do we help village farmers?

• Buy directly from FPOs, promote organic produce, volunteer in agri-tech drives

9. Are Indian farmers using modern tools?

• Yes! Tractors, power weeders, transplanters, and drone spraying are growing

10. How do they transport harvested rice?

• Use bullock carts or tractors locally, and grain is sold at mandis or FCI

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