Dinkum Complete Guide: The ultimate automated farming system realized using rice field farming! A thorough guide to achieve mass harvest without watering and revolutionize island life

On the vast island of Dinkum, agriculture is not just a means of food production or making money, but a key industry that supports the development of the island. However, the burden of daily watering, weed management, and animal intrusion prevention often adds up and overwhelms other activities such as exploration, construction, and mining. An innovative method called paddy farming is attracting attention. Using this method, you can completely eliminate watering and create large-scale farms that continue to grow crops automatically.

In this article, we will explain in detail the basics of rice farming, advanced applications, seasonal management, and the use of efficiency tools, so that everyone from beginners to experts can put it into practice. Based on data from actual play, we cover construction procedures and optimization tips that won't fail. If you practice this, your Dinkum life will become dramatically more comfortable.

Basic principles of paddy farming: A thorough explanation of why watering is no longer necessary

The core of paddy farming is planting crops underwater. In a normal field, after tilling the soil, you must water it every day with a watering can to prevent it from drying out. However, if you create a field in a shallow body of water with an appropriate depth, the game's growth determination system will recognize it as constantly moist and will naturally replenish water. This mechanism is deeply rooted in Dinkum's crop growth algorithm. Specifically, the crop performs a water check every night and accumulates growth points if the water level is in contact with the soil surface. In rice fields, this condition is permanently met, eliminating the need for any manual intervention.

The advantages of this technique are manifold. First, time efficiency is greatly improved. Normal farming requires watering at least once a day, but with rice fields, that time can be used to explore mines, interact with local residents, and participate in events. Second, it has high scalability. You can develop fields of hundreds of squares along rivers and artificial ponds, and the yield will increase explosively. Additionally, bonus growth during rainy weather is stabilized by maintaining water levels, maximizing the effectiveness of fertilizers. The disadvantage is that it is more difficult to control water flow, but this can be completely resolved using the soil leveling techniques described below. According to reports from players who have actually introduced it, there are many cases in which agricultural productivity has tripled or more.

Preparation stage: Guide to obtaining essential licenses and tools to start rice farming

To put paddy farming into practice, you must first solidify your agricultural foundation. The early priorities are:

Obtaining agricultural license level 1

Purchase from Fletch for 250 Permit Points. Rayne's Greenhouse is now available and you can get Mules, Watering Cans, and Seeds. Rayne's residency requirements can be met by developing the island.

Irrigation license release

It will be unlocked when you reach Agriculture Lv.3 (additional 600 points). Sprinklers and water tanks can be crafted with this, but they are used as supplements in paddy farming. The trick to raising your agricultural level is to cultivate rice, which will be explained later.

List of essential tools

• Mulberry (Hoe): For soil cultivation. Upgrading to copper or iron will increase durability.
• Shovel: Used for digging waterways and adjusting field depth.
• Watering Can: Used only at the beginning. If you use copper or iron plates, the capacity will increase.
• Scythe: For harvesting. Efficiency will be improved by leveling up agriculture.
• Scarecrow/Melon Scarecrow: Necessary for bird control.

Construction of fertilizer production system

Set up a compost bin early. You can get fertilizer the next morning by adding animal droppings, bones, and shells. Using fertilizer accelerates growth by 75%. It is also perfectly valid in paddy fields.

In the beginning, it will take about 1 to 2 weeks to make these preparations. Earn permission points by fishing and mining at the same time.

Detailed instructions on how to make a paddy field: Step-by-step construction instructions with zero failures

Creating a paddy field begins with choosing a location. A flat area near a river or lake is ideal. Choose a shallow area 1-2 blocks deep.

Step 1 Site selection and land preparation

• Secure an area of ​​20 x 10 squares or more along the river.
• Large-scale flattening is performed using a compressor. Compactors are available deep in the mine and crush the rock to remove steps. Completely prevents water flow from running out of control.
• Check the range with a tape measure.

Step 2 Channel excavation

• Dig the soil one block deep with a shovel to create a channel from the water source. The water should be deep enough to submerge the roots of the crops (about knee-deep).
• Perform a water flow test. Run the water and make sure it is still. If the current is strong, the soil will collapse, so we control it with walls.

Step 3 Field cultivation

• Cultivate the soil at the bottom of the water with a hoe. There is no problem with the height just below the water surface.
• Spread the fertilizer evenly over all squares.
• Install a fence. This is to prevent kangaroos and birds from entering. With a gate, NPCs can enter and exit.

Step 4 Seed planting

• Plant crops suitable for paddy fields (described later).
• Manual watering is not necessary the first time, but please observe it for a day to check growth.

The first time it takes about 30 minutes. Further expansion is very easy.

The scientific reason why you don't need to water: A deep analysis of in-game mechanics

Dinkum's crop growth performs 3 judgments of moisture, nutrition, and light during the night phase. In rice fields, the water level comes into contact with the soil, so the moisture test passes 100%. A rainy weather bonus is also added, and the field grows 1.2 times faster than a normal field. Normally, the risk of drying out the field (stopping growth due to not watering) is completely zero. Rice is particularly suitable and is designed as a shallow water only crop.

Precautions and troubleshooting: Completely avoid pitfalls that beginners tend to fall into

• Wrong water depth: If it is too shallow, planting will not be possible. If you go too deep, you will drown. The golden rule is to stick to one block.
• Runaway water flow: Reliably block with walls or earth mounds.
• Landslide: Plant immediately after plowing. If there is an empty space, there is a 25% risk that the soil will be restored.
• Animal trespass: Fences and scarecrows are a must. If you want NPCs to assist with watering, we recommend living near a town.
• Seasonal wilt: Immediately replant with new seeds. It can be harvested from the first day.

If you experience any problems, we strongly recommend testing before saving.

Complete list of crops most suitable for paddy fields: Profit rate, growth days, recommended processing routes

Crop name	Growth days	season	Minimum number of harvests	seed price	Selling price/pcs	daily profit rate	Recommended processing	Paddy field suitability
rice	6	All year round	1	10	twenty five	high	cooked rice	★★★
wheat	9	All year round	1	5	15	Medium	flour → bread	★★
sugar cane	12	All year round	2	15	40	high	sugar	★★★
corn	8	summer/autumn	2	20	50	high	bait/popcorn	★★
potato	7	spring	3	8	20	high	french fries	★★
onion	9	spring	1	12	30	Medium	salad	★
pumpkin	14	autumn	1+vine	30	100	super high	pumpkin pie	★★

Rice and sugarcane are the stable axes. Wheat is perfect for leveling up.

How to use a compressor: Professional techniques for large-scale rice field leveling

The compressor can be obtained after the middle of the mine. Compress rocks and soil by inputting fuel (coal). It specializes in removing river levels, and can flatten more than 100 squares in one hour when expanding rice fields. Iron fuel is effective for improving fuel efficiency.

Seasonal crop rotation: Zero-down harvest strategy throughout the year

The Dinkum season has a cycle of 28 days. Rather than harvesting ripened crops at the end of the month, the soil is maintained by replanting on the first day.

• Spring: Transition from potatoes to rice.
• Summer: Focus on corn + sugar cane.
• Autumn: Cultivate pumpkins and corn.
• Winter: Focus on year-round crops (rice and wheat).

Seasonal restrictions can be completely removed by using Season All. However, be careful with fertilizer consumption.

Advanced application: Tractor + sprinkler fusion rice field hybrid farm

After obtaining agricultural vehicle license Lv.1 (tractor), cultivation will be automated. Please donate 3 optical discs to Franklyn. Place advanced sprinklers (5×5 range) and water storage tanks (22×22 supply) around the rice field. A central tank + 24 surrounding sprinklers can completely cover 25 x 25 squares.

The strongest route to making money: Over 10,000 dinks per day through processing of crops produced in paddy fields

• Rice → Make Egg Fried Rice (expensive dish).
• Mass production of wheat → bread.
• Processes sugarcane → sugar → confectionery.

Profit will more than double by selling raw and processing. We recommend selling to Sheila or Jimmy.

Collaboration with livestock and fish industries: Fully automatic food circulation system

Build a barn next to the rice field (Arwin in charge). Raising chickens and sheep completes the manure fertilizer loop. Fish roe can also be produced in the fish pond. If you combine it with paddy rice, you will have unlimited food.

Common Mistakes and Q&A: Learn from Player Experiences

Q: Crops do not grow in rice fields.

A: Please recheck the water depth. 1 block is optimal.

Q: What are the limits to scaling up?

A: By utilizing the rivers throughout the island, it can be expanded almost infinitely.

Summary: Master Dinkum with rice paddy farming

Paddy farming is a game changer for Dinkum farming. Achieving mass production without watering, dramatically accelerating island development. If you practice everything from preparation to application, you can have a stress-free island life. Start planting rice fields along rivers now. We sincerely hope that your Dinkum life will be even more enjoyable and enriching.