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Pictures: Rice farming in Saudi Arabia

Al-Ahsa in the Saudi Arabian eastern region is well-known for its hassawi red rice

Published: September 14, 2020 15:04 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor with inputs from Reuters

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING77-1600081333072 — Saudi farmers plucks rice plantation, known as "Hassawi Rice" in a rice field in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The city of Al-Ahsa in the Saudi Arabian eastern region is well-known for its hassawi red rice, which is the most expensive in the world. The rice is planted after the summer months. Usually, it is September and October before the farmers start preparing the soil. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING1-1600081316857 — A Saudi farmer plucks rice plantation in a rice field in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING6-1600081320533 — This quality of rare red rice is threatened with extinction due to rare water resources. The rice seedlings are completely immersed in water, and then they are rinsed for five successive days every week. Above, a Saudi farmer plucks rice plantation, known as "Hassawi Rice" in a rice field Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING-1600081352330 — It also consumes a lot of water while it’s being planted although its roots reserve water for a long time. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING43-1600081325707 — Saudi boys in a rice field in Al-Ahsa. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING33-1600081329313 — Red rice is rich in carbohydrates, proteins and fibers that have high nutritional values, which help those suffering from arthritis and broken bones heal. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING44-1600081342189 — The hassawi rice is an agricultural crop that’s grown in hot areas as it needs temperatures as high as 48 degrees Celsius otherwise it will not complete its growth phases. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB SAUDI RICE FARMING22-1600081348795 — Saudi farmers look on as they carry freshly plucked rice plants known as "Hassawi Rice" grown in a rice field in Al-Ahsa. Image Credit: REUTERS

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