Source: BL
Context:
Agricultural equipment manufacturer KisanKraft Ltd. has announced a nationwide awareness and education campaign to promote its Dry Direct Seeded Rice (DDSR) technology. The initiative will begin on October 10, 2025, from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, and continue until December 2025, covering 10 states across India.
About DDSR Technology
- Dry Direct Seeded Rice (DDSR) is an alternative to the traditional transplanting method of paddy cultivation.
- It is grown on non-puddled fields without standing water, making it more water-efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.
- The technique involves directly sowing rice seeds into dry soil instead of transplanting seedlings from nurseries.
Key Benefits
- Water Efficiency: Reduces water use by 50–60% as there is no puddling or standing water.
- Lower Input Costs: Cuts down on the use of pesticides, fungicides, and fertilisers.
- Reduced Methane Emissions: DDSR produces negligible methane, unlike wetland rice which contributes 8–12% of global methane emissions.
- Improved Soil Health: Encourages crop rotation and intercropping with pulses, enhancing soil fertility.
- Comparable Yields: Achieves similar yields to transplanted rice without compromising productivity.
- Faster Maturity: DDSR varieties mature in 110–140 days, adapting well to diverse soil conditions.
