What kind of crop is rice? Is it a food crop?

What kind of crop is rice?

Rice is a plant of the Poaceae family and the genus Oryza. It is a common grain crop and a primary agricultural product. It is widely cultivated in tropical Asia. It is rich in nutritional value and can supplement the human body with a variety of nutrients needed. It has the effect of replenishing the middle and strengthening the Qi.

Rice production area distribution

The main rice producing area is in China. Common producing areas in my country include Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Guangxi, Fujian, Liaoning, Heilongjiang and other provinces. The more famous ones include Wuchang rice, Xiangshui rice, Wannian tribute rice, etc.

Rice production and economic benefits

Rice grows very fast. Under normal circumstances, the yield per mu can reach about 1,000-1,400 kilograms. Its variety directly determines the yield. If you want to obtain high yields, it is best to choose varieties with good quality and strong disease resistance for planting.

The market price of rice is around 2-3 yuan per catty. If you want to make higher profits from growing rice, it is best to increase its yield and planting technology, realize mechanization and large-scale planting management, and develop in the direction of high quality and high yield, so as to improve the economic benefits of rice.