Rice farming is hard. It’s complicated. Traditional rice farming takes twice the amount of labor as crops like wheat, corn and potatoes. Paddy rice was built on irrigation networks that forced farmers ...

Rice feeds the world—but it uses more water and emits more methane than any other crop. Jim Whitaker and his daughter, Jessica Whitaker Allen, are changing that on their Arkansas family farm. About ...

The process of removing rocks and plowing the rice field with your hoe to prepare an environment where rice can easily grow. The better you plow, the better the rice-plant’s roots will spread and grow ...

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Rice is one of the most important staple foods in the world, feeding billions of people daily. Certain countries are globally recognised for large-scale rice cultivation due to favourable climate, ...

In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM Modi highlighted India's agricultural achievements, showcasing a Kerala village growing 570 ...

Among rice growing regions worldwide, Thailand holds a special place, earning the enduring title of the “Land of Rice.” ...

In a mountain village in south-west China, the local people are playing a guessing game. A new climate-friendly way of growing rice is being trialed here that will reduce methane emissions. So, what’s ...