Gated culvert to control water level for rice cultivation in Bangladesh

Gated culverts are gamechangers in rice cultivation in low lying areas in Bangladesh. The new high yielding and short duration of amon paddy need more water control – draining the land or impounding water. Here, gated road culverts make all the difference in facilitating these farm operations. The impact is huge as the new varieties achieve double yield, and their short growing season makes it possible to grow an additional crop on the land. Scroll down to watch the video.