FIELD NOTES · Rice
1718 and Sonam second rounds in progress
Kharif 2026
Second top-dressing in 1718 and Sonam was under way but delayed by rain. The mixture was reported as 15 kg urea, 10 kg potash and 10 kg SSP per bigha. Sonam also received 3 kg of material described as zinc per bigha. These are product weights; the potash grade and zinc formulation were not recorded.
By the 29 September update, the reported SSP amount had changed to 5 kg per bigha. We do not know why.
What was recorded
| Product or material | Recorded amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Urea | 15 kg | reported per bigha for 1718 and Sonam |
| Potash, grade not recorded | 10 kg | reported per bigha for 1718 and Sonam |
| Single superphosphate (SSP) | 10 kg | reported per bigha on 24 September |
| Material recorded as zinc | 3 kg | reported per bigha; Sonam only; formulation unspecified |