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Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 In the traditional method of rice cultivation, water is drawn out of the field as soon as the first shoots appear. Once the shoots have established themselves, the water is diverted into the field once more, only to be drawn out of the field as the rice begins to mature.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 Harvesting in-season rice. This crop was destroyed by a storm, and is thus proving difficult to harvest. The rice in question is San Pathong glutinous rice.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 Harvesting in-season rice. This crop was destroyed by a storm, and is thus proving difficult to harvest. This kind of rice is Ultraviolet B-Sensitive Rice. It will be harvested at the same time of year as it was planted (around November or December).

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 Farmers come together for the harvesting. Laborers are drawn from the field owner’s family, or are else hired labor.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 Laborers come together for the harvesting. The man on the left side is Hua Kheng, the head laborer, who controls the laborers and engages in bargaining to divide the harvest.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 After harvesting, stalks of rice are bound together using thin bamboo strips, and then left to dry in the sunshine.