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Re:Agricultural drones are transforming rice farming in the ... by schaefer on Thursday June 20, 2024 @10:45AM (#40739328)
If you use an Olla, the plants self regulate their water intake.

See the book gardening with less water by David A. Bainbridge

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Re:Agricultural drones are transforming rice farming in the ... by declan_roberts on Thursday June 20, 2024 @11:18AM (#40739713)
Great for backyard tomato plants, not a commercial farming option for tens of thousands of acres.
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Re:Agricultural drones are transforming rice farming in the ... by gumby on Thursday June 20, 2024 @12:07PM (#40740283)
Not the way farms are run today, sure. But if it’s worth it, farms will adapt.
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Re:Agricultural drones are transforming rice farming in the ... by throwaway2037 on Thursday June 20, 2024 @10:27PM (#40745572)
It seems much more labour intensive compared to drip irrigation that essentially run long hoses in each row. Can you command on this comparison?
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