Fact sheets

For a pesticide to work properly it must be applied correctly and at the right stage of development of the pest. This fact sheet explains the basics of proper pesticide application.

A reduced area wet-bed nursery is similar to traditional nurseries except that it uses just 1% of land compared to traditional nurseries. This fact sheet explains the benefits of using this type of nursery.

Planting good quality seed into a well prepared seedbed will help produce a fast growing, uniform crop that will have higher yields and will be better able compete with weeds and pests. This fact sheet presents the good management practices when growing rice.

Rice milling is the process of removing the husk and bran layer to produce white rice. This factsheet explains the process of milling.

Prior to transplanting, seedlings are grown for varying lengths of time in a nursery. Nursery management is essential to produce a health crop stand. This factsheet explains how to manage a good nursery.

This factsheet explains the several safety measures should be taken into account when operating a tractor.

Seed is a living product that must be grown, harvested and processed correctly to maximize its viability and subsequent crop productivity. This factsheet explains the basics of seed production.