Weed Control
Special aspect of the SRI method is to
use a hand operated weeder to disturb
and churn the soil between the rows. This
operation simultaneously incorporates
weeds replenishing nutrients in form of
green manure and also aerates the soil.
Since weeder operation starts after 10-12
days and are performed every 10 days
weed growth is much controlled resulting
in over 50 % reduction in the cost of
weed control compared to traditional rice
culture