Women grow and harvest rice on a roof in India
Rice on the roof
By zenrainman
July 2008
The rice was planted in mid-April and watered with treated greywater and rainwater alone. It was harvested in mid-July. The green roof keeps the house cool. It has two layers of a lining named Silpaulin, which prevent moisture getting through the roof. Mother and daughter harvest the paddy with a sickle each.
The stalks are cut and the grains are collected on a dry surface. Then the women remove the grains with their feet. The grains need to be dried and later husked. The paddy stalk is an excellent fodder for cows.
0 comments
Kick things off by filling out the form below.
Leave a Comment