Direct Seeded Rice in Dry Years: Why More Farmers Are Switching and How to Do It Right

Learn how direct seeded rice (DSR) saves water and labour in drought years. Practical guide to seed rates, land prep, weed control, and yields.

When the monsoon is late or weak—like this year, with 41% of sowing areas under drought stress by June end—every drop of water counts. Many rice farmers are now turning to **direct seeded rice (DSR)**, a method that skips transplanting and uses far less water …