Introduction: Rice is our main food. It is also the main item of food for many other people of the world. We take rice regularly as the staple food of our eating. Rice is collected from paddy. But Bangladesh is not capable of growing as much rice as we need.
Where Grown: The marshy land and hot and moist climate of the Tropical countries are suitable for rice. So, it grows greatly in Japan, China, Myanmar, India, Thailand, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. Rice is also grown in Italy, Russia, Egypt, and some parts of America.
Kinds of Rice: Rice is mainly of three kinds. They are Aush, Aman, and Buro. Nowadays a new kind of rice is found in our country. It is called IRRI. A kind of very fine rice called Khirshabat is grown in Rajshahi and Dinajpur. Apart from this, there are many other kinds of rice available in the market.
Time of Sowing and Harvesting: Aush is sown in Baishakh and reaped in Shravan, Amman in Asharh and Shravan and reaped in winter, Buro in Poush and reaped in Chaitra. Only IRRI is grown all year round. The Aush generally grows in law and most lands. When Amman seeds grow up to one or one and a half feet in height on muddy land, then they are transferred to the main land. Buro and IRRI seedlings are also transplanted on the main land to grow.
Process of Cultivation: First, the land is tilled and manured well, then seeds are sown. When seedlings come out, they are transplanted in rows. If seedlings are properly planted, they grow to a minimum level and bumper crops can be obtained from them.
How Rice is Obtained: When the paddy is seen to be ripe, the plants are cut down. The grains are taken off from the stalks. After it, they are boiled and husked and rice is obtained. Sometimes, they are dried in the sun and then husked for a particular use.
Uses: Rice is the most popular food. Besides, Murhi, Khoi, and delicious cakes are prepared from rice. The straw of the plant is used as fuel and fodder.
Conclusion: Bangladesh is not self-sufficient in rice. So, we should try to grow more rice. Proper steps should be taken to improve farmers’ conditions so that they can feel interested in growing more paddy for all of us.
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