DAATTC, Tornala organized Awareness programme cum Demonstration on Wet DSR on 02-07-2025

Awareness programme cum demonstration on Wet DSR was conducted by DAATTC, Tornala at Tornala (V), Siddipet Rural (M), Siddipet district on 02.07.2025. Dr. Ch. Pallavi, Scientist (CP) explained about Wet direct seeded rice (DSR), probably the oldest method of crop establishment, is gaining popularity because of its low-input demand. It offers certain advantages viz., it saves labour, requires less water, less drudgery, early crop maturity, low production cost, better soil physical conditions for following crops and less methane emission, provides better option to be the best fit in different cropping systems. Comparative yields in DSR can be obtained by adopting various cultural practices viz., selection of suitable cultivars, proper sowing time, optimum seed rate, proper weed and water management.