[Dinkum]Complete guide to paddy farming! A thorough guide to enriching the island with large-scale agriculture that does not require watering

When you start farming with Dinkum, daily watering becomes a big burden. Especially after the middle stage, if you try to create a large field, you will run out of time. This is why paddy farming is attracting attention. Using this method, you can simply create a field in water, eliminating the need for watering at all, and the crops will grow automatically. Mass production of vegetables and fruits is possible with fully automated levels of efficiency. You can accelerate the development of the island and focus on requesting and exploring the bulletin board.

In this article, we will explain in detail how paddy farming works, how to make it, precautions, and recommended crops. A step-by-step guide for beginners to advanced users. Try it out and eliminate the stress of farming.

What is paddy farming? Understand the innovative mechanism that eliminates the need for watering

Paddy farming is a method in which the ground is submerged in water and cultivated, unlike regular fields. Dinkum's crop growth system makes three decisions: moisture, nutrients, and light. In normal soil, the moisture evaporates and it is easy to wither, but in rice paddies, the soil is always submerged in water, so the moisture test passes 100%. This eliminates the need for manual watering.

Comparison with conventional agriculture

item	conventional agriculture	Paddy farming method
watering	Required every day (excluding rainy days)	No need at all
Preparation time	Land preparation + watering routine	Initial leveling only
scale	Suitable for small to medium scale	Large scale possible
growth rate	standard	Standard (stable with moisture bonus)
risk	animal vandalism, withering	Water depth adjustment only

As shown in this table, rice paddy farming dramatically improves work efficiency. It can be used especially from the beginning when you can buy seeds at Rain's Greenhouse. You can start right away after obtaining your agricultural license level 1.

Prerequisite knowledge of agriculture: Get your license and tools ready

Before you start paddy farming, you need to understand the basics. Farming in Dinkum is based on a license system, and skill improvement is the key.

Required license order

1. Agricultural License Lv.1: Apply to Fletch at the town hall with 250 permit points. Recipes for hoes, watering cans, sickles, and scarecrows will be released.
2. Agricultural License Lv.2: Pay 1000 points for Agricultural Skill 10. The copper tool will be released.
3. Agricultural License Lv.3: Pay 3000 points with skill 20. Steel tools and irrigation licenses are lifted (sprinklers can be used).
4. Irrigation license: Obtained automatically after Lv.3. Regular fields can also be automated with water tanks and sprinklers.

Obtain NPCs and tools

• Make Rain a resident: Create an empty house in your camp and invite her. You can purchase seeds, hoes, and watering cans at the Green House.

Basic tools:

tool	Obtain	Purpose
Hoe	green house	Tilling the soil (6 squares in front)
watering can	Same as above (copper/iron upgrade possible)	Watering (not required in rice fields)
sickle	Same as above	harvest

Fertilizer is also important. Crafted from animal waste and shells in the compost bin, they grow 75% faster.

How to make rice paddy: step by step with no mistakes

Location selection is the key to success. A flat area near a river or lake is ideal. A depth of 1 to 2 blocks of water is best.

Detailed steps

1. Site selection and land preparation:
   • Choose a flat area near a river. It is possible from the beginning if you are near the water.
   • Level the ground with a compactor. It can be crafted using mined materials. An essential tool for large-scale rice fields to prevent water flow from running out of control.
2. Waterway creation:
   • Dig up one or two blocks of soil with a shovel.
   • Water is poured in from the river. Transport it in buckets or use gravity flow.
   • Adjust the water depth. Too shallow and it will dry out, too deep and the crop will sink.
3. Plowing the field:
   • Shake the hoe in the water. Till the soil while it is submerged.
   • Surround it with a fence. Prevents damage to animals. A scarecrow will also be placed (protecting the surrounding 5 squares).
4. Sowing:
   • Plant seeds in plowed rice fields. We recommend applying fertilizer in advance.
5. Completion confirmation:
   • Water collects quietly and the soil is moist. Growth begins!

The first time it takes about 30 minutes. No maintenance is required after that.

The scientific reason why you don't need to water: A deep dive into game mechanics

Dinkum's night growth process will stop growth if there is a lack of moisture. In rice fields, water is constantly replenished through contact with soil and water. Rainy weather bonuses are also multiplied to achieve stable growth.

In particular, rice is only suitable for use in water. Can be cultivated all year round without watering (9 days of growth).

Points to note when creating rice fields: Important points to avoid failure

• Water depth control: Make it 1 block shallower. Crops float in deep water.
• Water flow control: A compressor creates an embankment. If the current is too strong, the soil will collapse.
• Shape: Straight or square. Watch out for puddles around bends.
• Seasonal consideration: Replant according to the crop type. Prioritize annual crops (rice, wheat, sugarcane).
• Animal control: Fences are required. You can create Insta-Grow with Alpha Animal Drops (Growth Acceleration).

List of crops suitable for paddy fields: Choices to maximize efficiency

Paddy fields can accommodate all crops due to their stable moisture content, but fast-growing and high-value varieties are recommended. Below is the data of the main crops (number of growing days, seed price, selling price reference).

Can be cultivated all year round (best in rice fields)

crops	Growth days	seed price	Selling price (1 piece)	remarks
rice	9	120	high	Exclusively for rice fields, no watering required
wheat	9	–	for cooking	good at money management
sugar cane	12	400	high	For processed products

Seasonal crops (stable in rice fields)

• Potatoes (spring/autumn): They grow quickly and can be harvested in large quantities.
• Onions (autumn/winter): have a long shelf life.
• Corn (summer): High price.
• Apple (tree, autumn): Plant around rice fields for stability.

A complete list of crops can be found at the Rain store. It is also possible to ignore the seasons with all-season fertilizer (made from tropical grass).

Utilizing compressors: Improving the efficiency of large-scale rice fields

The compressor is crafted using mined iron materials. Level the ground in an instant, making paddy field leveling 10 times faster. Also ideal for water flow control. Agriculture Lv.3 is recommended.

Season and species management: Optimize your annual schedule

• Spring: Focus on potatoes.
• Summer: Grow corn.
• Autumn: Plant onions and apples.
• Winter: Continue rice and wheat.

The timing of replanting is to plant the next seed immediately after harvesting. Stock can be purchased in bulk at the Green House.

Comprehensive benefits of rice paddy farming: Revolutionizing island life

• Time-saving: No need to water, giving you more time to explore and request.
• Large scale: A field of several hundred squares is possible. Harvesting can also be automated using a tractor.
• Improved money policy: Processing (cooking) will double the selling price.
• Island development: Food becomes stable and NPC satisfaction increases.

A hybrid system with a sprinkler is also possible. If installed around the periphery of a rice field, it will become fully automatic.

Applied technology: Super efficiency with tractors and fertilizers

• Tractor: Obtained from Franklin's request. Plowing, sowing, and harvesting can be done all at once. Requires Agriculture Lv.3 + Vehicle Lv.2.

Fertilizer strategy:

fertilizer	effect	material
basic fertilizer	Growth 75% faster	feces/shells
insta glow	+1-3 days acceleration	alpha material
all season	middle age	tropical grass

Now you can make full use of your rice fields.

Frequently asked questions: Troubleshooting

• crops don't grow → Check the water depth. Make it 1 block shallower.
• animals come → Please strengthen the fence.
• water drains → Make an embankment using a compressor.

Summary: Master the Dinkum lifestyle with rice paddy farming

The introduction of paddy farming will dramatically change Dinkum's agriculture. Eliminates daily watering and enables large-scale harvesting. Allocate your time to other activities and rapidly develop your island. This is an essential technique after the middle stage. Start by getting a license, get a compactor and fertilizer, and you're all set. Put it into practice and turn your island into a food superpower. Please refer to this guide and enjoy the rich farm life to the fullest.