Life Cycle of Rice

Rice can now be planted three or four times a year.  These pictures were taken at different rice fields throughout Pililla.  I was waiting until I could see a farmer with his carabao, water buffalo, before posting because I believe it all starts with the carabao.

Harrowing the field, using the carabao.
I've seen some farmers use machinery.

 bundles of rice plants ready for planting

Rice plants individually planted.

young rice plants, around five days old

harvesting rice

Palay, rice still in its husk, is laid out to dry.
Afterwards it is milled.

storage rice bin

Cooking in the rice cooker.

staple food for most Asians