# Paddy Cultivator {% hint style="info" %} Objective: - Show the skill and knowledge in paddy cultivation {% endhint %} 1. Know and have practice of various aspects of paddy cultivation i.e. from ploughing to harvesting in both seasons. 2. Have an understanding of at least 3 varieties of paddy and how they have to be grown to receive the best yield. 3. Discuss with the examiner at least 3 types of difficulties faced by the paddy cultivators at present. 4. Have a general understanding of ancient varieties of paddy endemic to Sri Lanka, and the benefits of growing them. Understand why some of these varieties does not need insecticides and weedicides etc. 5. Have a knowledge of pests, diseases , insects and weeds that may effect and harm different varieties of paddy, and remedial measures needed to control them 6. Have an understanding of the paddy land act and the activities of the “Govi Karaka Sabas” --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://badges.prepscouts.lk/senior-scouts/farmer-group/paddy-cultivator.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.