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Rice Farming, India

Rice Farming, India
The fertile soil of India’s river plains is an important natural resource. Rice is the principal crop grown in India, and the country ranks second only to China in world rice production. Much of the crop is used to feed the domestic population, as rice is the dietary staple for many Indians.
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