20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Traditional Paddy Drying
Drying reduces grain moisture content to a safe level for storage. It is the most critical operation after harvesting a rice crop. Here women are spreading grains under the sun, on mats and mix frequently, at least every 30 minutes.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | Kalna, India |
| Camera: | NIKON D750 |
| Copyright: | © Debashis Mukherjee |