TIL the reason that farmers flood rice fields isn't to water the plants, as you might expect. It's done to keep away pests and weeds, and to protect against uneven rainfall. agledx.ccafs.cgiar.org Submitted by Ninja_In_Shaddows t3_10lu0jp on January 26, 2023 at 3:11 PM in todayilearned 23 comments 811
No_Flounder_9859 t1_j61l6br wrote on January 27, 2023 at 1:37 AM Reply to comment by pagit in TIL the reason that farmers flood rice fields isn't to water the plants, as you might expect. It's done to keep away pests and weeds, and to protect against uneven rainfall. by Ninja_In_Shaddows That sounds so dope Permalink Parent 5 pagit t1_j624pjz wrote on January 27, 2023 at 4:07 AM It's rather ingenious and efficient farming. Permalink Parent 5
pagit t1_j624pjz wrote on January 27, 2023 at 4:07 AM It's rather ingenious and efficient farming. Permalink Parent 5
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