Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is a water-saving Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technology designed specifically for rice cultivation. Unlike traditional methods that maintain continuous flooding in rice fields, AWD introduces a strategic alternation between flooded and non-flooded conditions. By allowing the field to periodically dry out before re-irrigation, AWD optimizes water usage and contributes to sustainable farming practices.
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