There were 24 farmers from Watbot and Maikhet sub-district , Muang district, Prachinburi province participated with the efficiency increasing of floating rice seed production development project by using dry seed dipping machine in 258 rais. The objective was to implement floating rice seed production (Khao Ban Nah 432) model by using dry seed dipping machine. Total seed yields were 108,100 kilograms with average yield at 409 kg. per rai. There were only 6 farmers passed the red rice seed standard of certified rice seed standard, (less than 10 red rice seeds per 500 grams of paddy). The average red rice quantity was 79 seeds per 500 gram paddy. All farmers collected 53,270 kilograms of their own seeds for next season. They sold 45,530 kilograms of seeds... |