Rice growing effects society and economy in many ways

The stages of rice cultivation are described. The fact that rice is labour intensive, is best grown on small holdings and requires no grinding has had profound effects on the civilizations dependent on this crop. It has led to dense populations, the diminution of animals, the absence of an incentive to mechanize production and hence to 'industrious' solutions to the problem of earning a living.

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