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 Matching with rice variety

 
The effective management of nutrient inputs through the SSNM approach is one of several essential ingredients for a healthy rice crop.

The production of healthy rice starts by selecting high-quality seed of an appropriate, well-adapted rice variety. Using high-quality seed ensures high germination and early growth vigor. Farmers can then use seed rates and plant populations that optimize crop growth for high yield with minimal susceptibility to disease and insect pests
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Selection of quality seeds
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