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Rice shaded in light jade green indicates the most important and extensive growing areas in the east of the country Dry productive Paddy Fields in South India Mature Rice, Thrissur, Kerala, India. India is the world's second-largest producer of rice , and the largest exporter of rice in the world. [ 2 ]
Puzhakkal River, one of the rivers which go through the Kole Wetlands and provide water for rice cultivation. In terms of the number of birds, the Thrissur Kole Wetlands is the third largest in India after Chilika Lake in Orissa and Amipur Tank in Gujarat. It has been recognised as one of India's Important Bird Areas by BirdLife International.
Each region in India has a specific soil and climate that is only suitable for certain types of farming. Many regions on the western side of India experience less than 50 cm of rain annually, so the farming systems are restricted to cultivate crops that can withstand drought conditions and farmers are usually restricted to single cropping. [3]
The Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI) is an Indian research institute working in the field of rice under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). [1] [2] Situated in Aduthurai, in Thanjavur district, it was established in April, 1985 in TNAU to meet the research requirements of the region with the help of existing Agricultural Colleges and Research centres and perform lead function ...
Kuttanad is historically important in the ancient history of South India and is the major rice producer in the state. Farmers of Kuttanad are famous for Biosaline Farming. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has declared the Kuttanad Farming System as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2013.
Terraced paddy fields are used widely in rice, wheat and barley farming in east, south, southwest, and southeast Asia, as well as the Mediterranean Basin, Africa, and South America. Drier-climate terrace farming is common throughout the Mediterranean Basin, where they are used for vineyards , olive trees, cork oak , and other crops.
Kalambur (formerly Aliyabad) is a selection grade town panchayat in Polur taluk, Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, famous for its rice production. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 31,751. K.T.R.Palani is a Chairman of Kalambur selection grade Town panchyat.
Kerala matta rice is grown in Kerala, Karnataka in southern India and in northern Sri Lanka.Matta rice gives Kerala farmers a premium of Indian Rs. 300 for 500 kg of paddy.A three-year ban on the export of matta rice was partially lifted in February 2011, allowing 25,000 tonnes to be exported in 2011.