{"id":92,"date":"2026-11-13T15:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rattanagrotech.com\/blog\/farm-machine-calendar-rice-wheat-year\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:52:54","slug":"farm-machine-calendar-rice-wheat-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rattanagrotech.com\/blog\/farm-machine-calendar-rice-wheat-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Farm Machine Calendar: Which Rattan Machine You Need, and When, in the Rice\u2013Wheat Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the rice\u2013wheat 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note on dates:<\/strong> the months below are a rough guide. Exact sowing, transplanting and harvest dates depend on your crop variety, your area and the year’s weather. Follow the dates recommended by PAU or your local agriculture department.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nTHE RICE\u2013WHEAT YEAR AT A GLANCE<\/text>\n\nJ<\/text>F<\/text>M<\/text>A<\/text>M<\/text>J<\/text>J<\/text>A<\/text>S<\/text>O<\/text>N<\/text>D<\/text>\n<\/g>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHEAT<\/text>\nPREPARE<\/text>\nPADDY<\/text>\nSOWING<\/text>\n<\/g>\n\nSpreader<\/text>Spray pump<\/text>\nLaser leveller<\/text>Rotavator<\/text>\nSpreader<\/text>Spray pump<\/text>\nSuper seeder<\/text>\n<\/g>\nApproximate months. Follow PAU-recommended dates for your crop.<\/text>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Season 1: After wheat harvest, before paddy (about April\u2013May)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The field is empty and the soil is dry and firm. This is the most popular time to laser level<\/strong>, because the soil moves freely under the blade and a level field makes the paddy flooding that follows far more even.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Rattan
Laser levellers are in the most demand in this window, so plan early.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Laser land leveller<\/div>
Levels the field to one even grade so water spreads evenly. Needs a tractor of 50 HP or more. Does your field need it?<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n
Rotavator<\/div>
Breaks clods and works in stubble and trash to prepare the field in one pass. For tractors of 35 HP and above. Rotavator guide<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Season 2: The paddy season (about June\u2013September)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hopper
The fertiliser spreader broadcasts urea, DAP and SSP evenly across the field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fertiliser spreader<\/div>
Spreads granular fertiliser evenly, with adjustable width and rate. Doses and timing as PAU advises. Spreader guide<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n
Tractor spray pump<\/div>
PTO-driven, high-pressure spraying for even coverage. Always follow the product label. Spray pump guide<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Season 3: After paddy harvest, sowing wheat (about October\u2013November)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong> cuts the straw, mixes it into the soil and sows wheat in a single pass, so there is no need to burn the stubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Rattan
The super seeder sows wheat straight into paddy stubble.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read more: Super seeder guide<\/a> \u00b7 Paddy straw options compared<\/a> \u00b7 Super seeder setup and maintenance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season 4: The wheat season (about November\u2013March)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like paddy, the wheat crop needs fertiliser top-dressing and pest control at the right stages. The same spreader<\/strong> and spray pump<\/strong> come out again. Calibrate them afresh, because wheat needs different settings from paddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hose
The spray pump works in both the paddy and the wheat season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Get it ready before the window, not in it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best time to service a machine is the quiet period before<\/em> its season, when there is time to get a part. Use this as a checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n
Machine<\/th>Its season<\/th>Service it during<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Laser leveller<\/strong><\/td>After wheat harvest<\/td>Late wheat season<\/td><\/tr>\n
Rotavator<\/strong><\/td>Field preparation<\/td>Before each preparation window<\/td><\/tr>\n
Super seeder<\/strong><\/td>After paddy harvest<\/td>Late paddy season<\/td><\/tr>\n
Spreader<\/strong><\/td>Both crop seasons<\/td>Before each crop<\/td><\/tr>\n
Spray pump<\/strong><\/td>Both crop seasons<\/td>Before each crop<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Rattan
A machine stored well between seasons is ready the day you need it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Plan purchases early too.<\/strong> New machines and spare parts are in the most demand just before their season. Ordering a few weeks ahead means you are not waiting while the window closes. For storage between seasons, see our off-season storage guide<\/a>; most of its steps apply to every machine.<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I laser level after the paddy harvest instead?<\/summary>

Yes, once the field has dried out enough to work. The time before wheat sowing is tighter, though, so plan it in advance.<\/p><\/details>\n

Which machines can one tractor run?<\/summary>

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.<\/p><\/details>\n

Do I need every machine on this list?<\/summary>

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.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Planning for the next season?<\/h3>

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