Journey of Rice from Farm to Table: Fields to Homes.

Rice is a staple food for over half the world. Learn about its cultivation, growth, harvesting, storage, distribution, and retail.

1. Cultivation:

Land is prepared, often by plowing,leveling and flooding fields with water. The seeds are directly sown or grown in nurseries first.

2. Growth:

Plants go through various stages such as germination, tillering, flowering and finally grain filling.

3. Maintenance:

Farmers manage weeds manually or with herbicides. Nutrients like Nitrogen Potassium and phosphorus are added to promote healthy growth.

4. Harvesting:

Rice plants mature within 3-6 months, and are harvested manually with sickles or mechanically.

5. Milling:

Rice is stored in controlled environments to maintain quality and prevent insect infestation. Warehouses are used for long-term storage.

6. Storage:

Rice is stored in controlled environments to maintain quality and prevent insect infestation. Warehouses are used for long-term storage.

7. Distribution:

Rice is transported via trucks, ships, or trains to distributors and wholesalers, and then packed for commercial or industrial use.

8. Consumption:

Once purchased, rice is typically washed and cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying.

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