Mechanised paddy transplanting gains in popularity
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Udupi: A quiet revolution is transforming the district's fields. The mechanised paddy transplanting that began in 2013 as a modest experiment on just 500 acres has now expanded to over 15,000 acres.
This method has not only changed how rice is grown in the district, but is also creating a new breed of rural entrepreneurs, said Shankar M, associate professor at the Zonal Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station in Brahmavar. The total area dedicated to paddy cultivation in Udupi is about 30,000–35,000 hectares.
He said that the mechanised method using paddy trays is rapidly replacing the labour-intensive traditional transplanting system.
"Earlier, seeds were sown directly and manually transplanted after 30 days. In the improved method, saplings are grown in trays and are ready in 16-18 days for machine transplanting," he said.
Each acre requires about 80 trays of seedlings. The tray resembles a mat, making it easy to handle, transport, and maintain. It is also cost-effective and space-efficient, major factors contributing to its growing popularity.
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Shankar said farmers can buy each tray for Rs 60–Rs 70 in the market, but the Agricultural Research Station, Brahmavar, offers it at Rs 53, currently supporting mechanised cultivation on around 300–400 acres in and around the area.
"What is fuelling the shift is not just convenience, but for agri-entrepreneurs, it is an opportunity. The model has become a seasonal business success for three months. Entrepreneurs cultivating around 200 acres for three months earn nearly Rs 10 lakh, with profits touching Rs 5 lakh," Shankar said.
Many trained at the Brahmavar station have now scaled up independently. Ramesh from Kota manages about 500 acres; Navaneeth Shetty from the Vidhathri FPO, 600–800 acres; Jayalakshmi Hegde from Perdoor, 200–300 acres; Padmanabha Kini from Gavali, 500–600 acres; Raghu Madhyasta from Saligrama, 200 acres. Others like Suresh Nayak from Hiriyadka, Rikesh Kadekar from Kadekar, Prakash from Moodubettu, Anand from Karkada and Raghavendra from Halady are also thriving in this space.
Meanwhile, Prakash Moodubettu and Ramesh from Kota have gone a step further; they handle the entire cultivation process, from sowing to harvesting, completely through mechanisation.
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