Practices for both deficit and excess water management
Rice cultivation largely depends upon the
crop growing conditions like soil type and available water. Transplanting of
rice requires a lot of water which may not be available during dry years or may
be delayed due to the late onset of monsoon. Again, excess water or flood
during certain stages hamper crop growth. Some climate-smart agricultural
technologies are available that can tackle both drought and flood-like
situations. Double transplanting is a crop establishment techniques that are
suitable for both situations. Additionally, the availability of healthy seedling
in drought or flood years can be assured with the management of community nursery.