Explained: How India s rice yield can adapt to climate change challenges
If farmers maintain current practices, rice production will decrease substantially by 2050 in India
Friday March 12, 2021 6:11 PM, IANS
New York: If farmers maintain current practices, rice production will decrease substantially by 2050 in India. But, various management strategies can mitigate the effects of climate change, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.
Traditional Rice Farming
Traditional rice farming involves flooding the fields with water. Rice transplants need about six inches of standing water. If fields aren t level, it requires even more water to cover the crops. However, if farmers use direct-seeded rice instead of transplants, they can increase production while using significantly less water, the study indicated.