Rice is one of the three most important food crops in the world and it is the staple food for over 2.7 billion people. In India, area under rice is 44.6 m ha with total output of 80 million tonnes ( paddy ) with an average productivity of 1855 kg/ha. It is grown in almost all the states. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Punjab, Maharashtra and Karnataka are major rice growing states and contribute to total 92% of area and ... Login to the Department of Food and Supplies, West Bengal portal for managing paddy procurement and related services. Paddy , also known as paddy seeds, is a raw crop cultivated from the field and consumed globally; furthermore, it is particularly prevalent in Asian countries. In this context, paddy cultivation plays a crucial role in producing high-quality rice to meet the food demands of millions. Consequently, the cultivation process in agricultural regions focuses on improving yield and sustainability. Among major producers, India holds significant importance, as rice is a staple food for a large portion ... Rainfed Paddy / Irrigated Paddy system: By taking the advantage of Pre-Monsoon showers, sow the field with 9 types of seeds (Dhabolkar Method – Cereals, Pulses, Oil seeds, Green manure crops, Spices like coriander and Mustard) to have a green cover until the paddy transplantation taken up.
