In The Rice Field

Plowing the soil using tractor

    

Plowing the soil using a hoe

Rice plant

Rice is the staple food of Trenggalek, East Java, Indonesia. But, do you know the long and hard process to produce rice that we eat every day? Near my house, there are many rice fields and in the rainy season, the farmers always plant rice or paddy to be sold as an income or to be eaten by themselves. Fortunately, this year, rain frequently falls down and of course the farmers are very happy because they can plant rice along the year. Before planting, the farmers must prepare the field by plowing the soil using a hoe or tractor, besides that they have to control and manage how much water flowing to the field as needed by the plants. After that, the farmers prepare the seed being planted. The farmers are usually helped by some female assistants to plant rice and you know it is a beautiful view when female labors planting rice together. It is not happened in other places. The rice is planted using hands in a row line prepared before, so it looks tidy and the rice can grow well. The rice usually gets its maturity or ready to be harvested around 105 - 150 days. The color of rice will turn into yellowish and that is the harvest time. The farmers feel excited welcoming this, if they get much harvesting, it means they will earn much money this year. After harvesting, they usually hold a thanksgiving party to express their gratitude to Allah SWT. 

Planting the rice

The green rice

Harvesting time