SITE SELECTION

Agri-Crop Production 10
 Introduction

 Like any other

plant, rice needs
an appropriate
kind of soil as well
as good location
to attain the
highest possible
yield.

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 Factors to be Considered in
Selecting a Good Site for Rice
Production
1. Soil- A rice field should possess the following attributes:

 High Clay Content

 medium amount of organic matter

 good drainage
 top soil 18 – 20 cm deep
 soil pH range of 6.2 -7.0

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 Factors to Consider in Site Selection……….

2. Climate - Climate change is one of the factors

posing challenge to rice production nowadays.

These include:
A. Rainfall - In rainfed areas, the start of the rainy
season determines the planting time. This is because
the source of water supply for non-irrigated rice field
comes directly from
rainfall.
***On the other hand too much rainfall causes floods
that submerged the plants. Water directly affects the
photosynthetic activity of the rice plant.
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 Factors to Consider in Site Selection……….

These include:

B. Sunlight - It is the foremost source of energy of all

plant life. When water supply is not limited, sunshine is the
most important climatic factor that influences rice yield.

****Therefore, site should be free of any barrier to sunlight

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 Factors to Consider in Site Selection……….

These include:

C. Temperature - It is a limiting factor in rice

production.
However, in the Philippines, temperature is almost constant,
hence, it is not a critical problem.

C. Wind velocity - Gentle wind is beneficial to rice plant

because new air blown around the plant causes replenishment of
carbon dioxide. Strong wind such as heavy wind during typhoon may
cause lodging and shattering of rice grain, reduction of photosynthetic
activities and may enhance growth of bacterial leaf diseases

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 Seat Work:

In a short Bond Paper, Sketch/draw your ideal Farm

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 Assignment:

Select at least 2 cooperating Farmers in

your community and Conduct on-site inspection
of their farm. Based on your observation,
identify the ideal site. Use the table and check
the spaces if the factors are met.

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 Score Card in Selecting the Site
Name of Farmer:________________ Location:____________

Directions: Of the Two sites visited, write the appropriate rating

based on the scale listed below, considering the adaptability of factors in
selecting the site
Factors to Consider in Selecting SITE
the Site
1. Accessibility A B C D
2. Availability of water Supply
3. Exposure to sunlight
4. Soil Condition

Rating Scale: Description

5-Very Good
4- Good
3- Fair
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