Rice harvest in the unique paddy fields of northern Iran
In the north of Iran, they harvest rice in the month of August. Most of the rice in the north is harvested in this month
Rice is still harvested in the traditional way in some areas of Gilan province, but in recent years, with the arrival of agricultural machinery, rice is harvested with a rice harvester.
Rice is one of the most important grains and food items in the world
Half of the world's population depends on rice as a staple food
Hashemi rice has many fans in Iran, and for this reason, many Gilani farmers choose Hashemi rice for cultivation
In Iran, the provinces of Mazandaran, Gilan and Golestan respectively have the highest amount of production of this product
Also, rice is cultivated in the provinces of Khuzestan, Isfahan and Fars, which are known as the south pole of rice cultivation
Apart from the types of rice in the north of Iran, it has been recorded in at least 14 provinces of the country that Iranian rice is planted in small and large amounts, but its type and quantity are different
In Iran, Hashemi rice, Tarem Hashemi rice, black tail rice, Sadri rice, Ali Kazemi rice, Shiroudi rice and Fajr rice are the most popular Iranian rice.
All these rices have a unique aroma and taste
Most of these rices are grown in Gilan province
Sometimes, after harvesting rice in the traditional way, farmers keep the paddy in the warehouse for some time.
The villagers of Gilan and Mazandaran use a structure called Kunduj to store rice stalks.
Rice is a staple food and mainstay for the rural population and their food security.
This rice is mainly grown by small farmers in fields of less than one hectare.
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