Medium
Harvest
Kharif Season
Kharif Rice Harvesting Guidelines
Rice (Paddy)
Applicable: 15 Oct 2026 — 15 Nov 2026
Harvest when 80% grains turn golden. Drain water 7-10 days before harvest. Dry paddy to 14% moisture before storage.
Published 04 Mar 2026
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