Select suitable rice variety for your climate and market
Test soil and water availability
Prepare the field by plowing and leveling
Build bunds to retain water
Raise seedlings in a nursery or use direct seeding
Apply organic manure or basal fertilizer before planting
Transplant seedlings or sow seeds at proper spacing
Maintain shallow standing water after establishment
Weed regularly to reduce competition
Apply fertilizer in split doses based on crop stage
Monitor for pests and diseases
Drain excess water when needed
Keep field water-managed during flowering and grain filling
Harvest when most grains are mature and golden
Dry harvested rice properly
Thresh and clean the grains
Store rice in a dry, pest-free place