Efficient Fertilizer use in Rice Production

Rice sowing with row seeder combined with fertilizer burial at Thuan Loi Cooperative in Xa Phien Commune (can Tho City) during the 2025-2026 winter-spring harvest.

The Importance of Efficient Fertilization

Inadequate or excessive fertilization increases costs and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production. Recognizing this, rice farmers in Can Tho City are implementing solutions to use fertilizers efficiently and economically, with support from the Department of Agriculture and Environment and related agencies.

Implementing Best Practices

Farmers are implementing fertilization according to the “four correct principles” – the right source, right rate, right time, and right method – and utilizing rice leaf color charts to apply fertilizers that precisely meet the plant’s nutritional needs.They are also adopting synchronized technical packages like “3 reductions, 3 increases” and “1 wort, 5 reductions” to lower costs, improve fertilization efficiency, and optimize rice production.

the “Four Correct Principles”

• Right Source: Choosing the appropriate fertilizer type for the crop and soil.
• Right rate: Applying the correct amount of fertilizer based on soil tests and crop requirements.
• Right Time: Fertilizing at the optimal growth stages for maximum uptake.
• Right Method: Using the most effective application technique to minimize losses.

Farmer Experiences and Results

Many farmers report that these synchronized solutions, guided by the city’s Department of Agriculture and Environment, have reduced fertilizer use and costs while increasing yield, quality, and selling price.

Mr. Nguyen Van Thao from Dong Thuan Commune shared, “Like many other rice farmers in the area, I am very interested in applying the technical solutions recommended by the Department of Agriculture to reduce production costs, especially fertilizer use. Along with applying fertilizer according to the four correct principles,I sow rice at a moderate density,which further reduces fertilizer use in each crop.”

Mr. Vo Van No from Xa Phien Commune added that technical training provided by relevant agencies has been instrumental in improving fertilizer management practices.

Key Takeaways

• Efficient fertilizer use reduces costs and environmental impact.
• the “four correct principles” are crucial for optimal fertilization.
• Rice leaf color charts help tailor fertilizer application to plant needs.
• Synchronized technical packages can considerably improve rice production.

Published: 2025/12/25 08:18:01