Rice production involves cultivating the rice plant typically in a flooded field to boost growth and prevent weeds. It's a labor-intensive process that requires plenty of water and warm temperatures.
Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops.
Irrigation: The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically via channels.
Paddy Field: A flooded parcel of arable land used for growing semiaquatic crops like rice.
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