Scaling Weed Management Technologies for Direct-Seeded Rice
This satellite symposium is designed to provide a focused platform for researchers, extension professionals, industry experts, and policymakers to deliberate on strategies for scaling up weed management technologies in Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) systems. As DSR gains importance due to labor and water constraints, effective and scalable weed management remains the key challenge limiting its wider adoption.
The session aims to integrate research innovations, field-level experiences, and industry-driven solutions to address complex weed flora, herbicide resistance, and operational constraints in DSR. Emphasis will be placed on integrated weed management (IWM) approaches combining chemical, cultural, mechanical, and digital tools suitable for diverse agro-ecological regions.
Participants will engage in interactive discussions on technology validation, adaptation, and large-scale dissemination, focusing on farmer-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions. Case studies on successful scaling models, public–private partnerships, and extension strategies will be highlighted.
By bringing together multiple stakeholders, the symposium seeks to bridge gaps between innovation and adoption, promote cross-learning, and identify pathways for accelerating the deployment of weed management technologies for successful and sustainable Direct-Seeded Rice cultivation.