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Cropping calendar |
June to Dec |
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Varieties |
IR841 (120 DAS), Gambiaka (150 DAS) |
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Land preparation |
Manual with a low level of mechanization |
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Water supply |
Drought; erratic rains at beginning |
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Planting method |
Dibbling / broadcasting (manual) |
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Weeding |
1-3 times including manual weeding and use of herbicide |
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Fertilizer |
0-2 times (NPK as basal and urea as top-dressing) |
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Insects or diseases |
Not so serious problem |
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Birds or rodents |
Bird s |
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Harvesting + post-harvest |
Manual |
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Women’s activities in rice production |
Sowing, weeding, harvesting |