In the rice–wheat cycle, every machine has its own window. Miss the window and the machine sits idle while the field waits, or the field waits while the machine is in the workshop. This guide walks through the farming year season by season: which machine does which job, roughly when you need it, and when to get it ready.
Season 1: After wheat harvest, before paddy (about April–May)
The field is empty and the soil is dry and firm. This is the most popular time to laser level, because the soil moves freely under the blade and a level field makes the paddy flooding that follows far more even.
Season 2: The paddy season (about June–September)
Once the crop is in, the work turns to feeding and protecting it. Fertiliser is usually given in split doses, and pests and diseases need timely control.
Season 3: After paddy harvest, sowing wheat (about October–November)
This is the tightest window of the year. The paddy straw is still on the field and wheat needs to go in on time. The super seeder cuts the straw, mixes it into the soil and sows wheat in a single pass, so there is no need to burn the stubble.
Read more: Super seeder guide · Paddy straw options compared · Super seeder setup and maintenance
Season 4: The wheat season (about November–March)
Just like paddy, the wheat crop needs fertiliser top-dressing and pest control at the right stages. The same spreader and spray pump come out again. Calibrate them afresh, because wheat needs different settings from paddy.
Get it ready before the window, not in it
The best time to service a machine is the quiet period before its season, when there is time to get a part. Use this as a checklist.
| Machine | Its season | Service it during |
|---|---|---|
| Laser leveller | After wheat harvest | Late wheat season |
| Rotavator | Field preparation | Before each preparation window |
| Super seeder | After paddy harvest | Late paddy season |
| Spreader | Both crop seasons | Before each crop |
| Spray pump | Both crop seasons | Before each crop |
Frequently asked questions
Can I laser level after the paddy harvest instead?
Yes, once the field has dried out enough to work. The time before wheat sowing is tighter, though, so plan it in advance.
Which machines can one tractor run?
It depends on its power. The laser leveller needs 50 HP or more, and the rotavator suits 35 HP and above, with wider models needing more power. Tell us your tractor HP and we will tell you what fits.
Do I need every machine on this list?
Not necessarily. It depends on your land, your crops and what you can hire or share locally. Many farmers start with the machine that saves them the most time in their tightest window.
Planning for the next season?
Tell us your tractor HP, land size and crops, and we will help you choose the right machine. ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਗੱਲ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
