How the Chinese Grow Rice on Rivers Can you imagine rice fields floating on water instead of rooted in soil? To adapt to the shrinking agricultural land due to urbanization, China has pioneered a "water-based rice planting" method. Young rice plants are grown in pots and arranged on floating plastic rafts drifting along the river. This unique approach maximizes water resources while protecting crops from pests like rats and snails. When the rice ripens, the rafts are brought close to the harvesting machines, making the process highly efficient. After each harvest, the pots are collected and prepared for the next planting season, creating a sustainable and innovative agricultural system unlike any other. #rice #ricerecipe #ricefield #riceproduction #riceharvest #ricefarming #organicrice #riceprocessingmachine #riceindustry #farming #ricerecipes #facts #interestingfacts #uniquefacts #uniqueshorts