Over the last few years, the attention turned towards climate change has resulted in increased scrutiny on a number of industries around the world. Farming has been no exception. In fact, agriculture results in 10% of all greenhouse gases emitted in a year just within the United States. One particular area of farming that is often overlooked is rice farming, however there is still a major environmental impact to be had.
What Does the Process of Rice Farming Look Like?
Understanding the impact rice farming has on the environment starts with looking at how rice farming actually works. There are five major parts to rice farming which occur over roughly the course of a year:
- Preparing the field and planting: Rice is a semi-aquatic plant that requires constant irrigation throughout the season to grow properly. As a result, heavy clay and silt loam need to be prepared along…
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