Harvesting is a process of collecting the mature rice crop from the fiel. This activity includes cutting, stacking, handling, threshing, cleaning, and hauling of paddy. Good harvesting methods maximize grain yield and minimize grain damage and quality deterioration.
Correct timing of harvest is crucial to prevent losses. Grain losses can be due to rats, birds, insects lodging of rice plants, and shattering of grains.
A. MANUAL HARVESTING
B. MECHANICAL HARVESTING