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MARD Endorses Mechanized Direct Seeding with Deep Fertilizer Placement for Rice Cultivation

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development-Department of Crop Production (MARD-DCP) has officially recognized the “Technical guidelines on mechanized direct seeding combined with fertilizer deep placement for rice production in the Mekong River Delta” as a technical advancement in crop production.

The guidelines, authored by a team of experts from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Tien Giang UniversityCuu Long Rice Research InstituteTu Sang Company, Can Tho Sub-Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, and led by Dr. Nguyen Van Hung, IRRI scientist, offer a comprehensive approach to enhancing rice yields and reducing environmental impact in the region.

The technical guidelines promote innovative rice farming practices, such as mechanized direct seeding to reduce labor costs and improve planting efficiency, fertilizer deep placement to enhance nutrient uptake and root growth, and row seeding to improve weed control and water management.

The technical guidelines on mechanized direct row seeding and fertilizer deep placement are divided into two main sections. The first section covers the essential steps for rice cultivation, including land preparation, seed preparation, seeding, and fertilizer application. The second section focuses on the dynamic air-assisted row seeder, a machine designed for efficient and precise seeding. This seeder offers adjustable row spacing, optimal seeding rate associated with fertilizer rate, and optimal seeding and fertilizer depths.

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