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How to Save Fallen Paddy Crop After Heavy Rain
- •Continuous rainfall and waterlogging in Uttar Pradesh have caused ready paddy crops to fall to the ground, increasing the risk of damage.
- •Progressive farmer Ranjodh Singh advises draining accumulated water from the fields immediately after the rain stops to reduce moisture impact.
- •Fallen paddy panicles should be manually cut using laborers and gathered in a dry, elevated place to prevent further water contact.
- •Stored panicles must be dried in the sun for two to three days to reduce moisture before using a harvester or thresher to separate the grains.
Key Questions Answered
Once the rain stops, farmers should immediately drain accumulated water from the fields by digging channels. For fallen crops, laborers should cut and separate the panicles, gather them in a dry place, and dry them in the sun for two to three days before using a harvester or thresher to separate the grains.
Prolonged water stagnation increases moisture impact on the crop and panicles, leading to grain spoilage. It also restricts oxygen supply to the roots, causing them to rot, stopping nutrient absorption, and increasing susceptibility to pests and fungal diseases.
Direct mechanical harvesting becomes difficult because the paddy crop gets waterlogged and flattened onto the ground, making it necessary to manually cut and separate the fallen panicles using laborers before drying and threshing them.
