Rice Farming in Bangladesh Flashcards

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Introduction

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Rice production in the Lower Ganges Delta is an example of intensive subsistence farming.

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Physical inputs

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1) Monsoon rainfall (>2000mm/year) in the wet season.
2) River Ganges has its source in the Himalayas which provides water for irrigation during the dry season.
3) Temperature is 21 degrees Celsius all year round, perfect for rice cultivation.
4) When the river floods alluvial silt is deposited ion the floodplain either side of the river which makes the soil fertile. This will increase overall yield and product quality.

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Human inputs

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1) Human labor due to very large population and lack of other sources of employment.
2) Some will have enough money to purchase HYV seeds, artificial fertilizer, or a water buffalo.
3) The manure of water buffalos can be used to fertilize next season’s crops or plough fields.

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Processes

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1) The land must be prepared which involves flattening, weeding, and ploughing.
2) The farmer also needs embankments around the field to retain water.
3) The seeds need to be soaked and planted by hand in 2cm of water.
4) In the dry season, fields need to be irrigated which can be done by hand or using a pump.
5) The rice is then transported to a market using a cart.

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Outputs

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1) Rice for subsistence farmers to eat.

2) Any surplus can be sold at markets for profit.

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