Smooth it out
They are also using another new technology in these parts, called laser land levelling.
Laser-controlled devices are mounted on tractors, and these help farmers level the land into a flat surface. This method of tilling helps them save 25-30% of water during cultivation.
Another method to save water and labour costs is to introduce direct seeding by machine for the paddy crop.
This replaces the usual method of making paddy nurseries and then transplanting the seedlings manually.
Traditionally, Indian farmers spend a lot of money hiring labour after every harvest to clean the residual crop.