Rice direct seeding: Experiences, challenges and opportunities

▶ Water crisis and escalating labour costs are threatening rice production. ▶·Because of its low-input demand, direct seeded rice is an attractive alternative. ▶·Early-maturing varieties, weed and nutrient management favour its adoption. ▶ Weeds, blast, lodging, poor kernel quality and low yields are the major challenges. ▶·Experiences, problems and opportunities of direct seeded rice have been discussed.