USA – As Arkansas rice harvest approaches, growers hope for higher temperatures, less rain
July, August rain, cool temps may slow harvest. Sunshine needed to lower moisture levels in grain.
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July, August rain, cool temps may slow harvest. Sunshine needed to lower moisture levels in grain.
Wild rice requires optimal water conditions: Too much rain and deep water floods the crop; not enough rain and shallow waters can dry rice plants out.
The national average in past harvest seasons was at 3.9 MT per hectare.
Besides the emergency aid, a farm rehabilitation plan is being worked out to provide free seed and fertilizer for the affected farmers for the next crop season
A better new horizon for rice farmers
Actions to protect national rice production
An innovating research result which could be used for farmers in a short period of time
The government has so far set aside 8 billion rupees ($52 million) for cash-for-work programs in drought-hit areas.
New seeds, farm methods and education campaigns to understand the process, produce more and contribute to food security
Wild rice may be scarce this year, as poor weather has drastically reduced the harvest.