AWD method saves 30pc irrigation water in Boro cultivation
BSS
15th January, 2021 07:53:55
Expanded adoption of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation method during Boro rice farming can save minimum 30 percent irrigation water along with considerably increasing rice output.
Agriculturist Dr. Md. Abdul Mazid, who got Independence Award 2018 Medal (food security category), said adoption of the simplest and lowest cost technology also helps farmers to adapt to scarcity of irrigation water.
“Adoption of AWD technology with proper agronomic management reduces five numbers of irrigation saving 30 percent water, 30 litres diesel and electricity for irrigation to produce 500 kg more Boro paddy per hectare of land,” he said.