While traditional methods are still used for growing rice, tractors have made an impact. Myo Min Soe/RFA
In the past, only cattle were used for plowing, but many have been replaced with small tractors. Myo Min Soe/RFA
However, in some cases, oxen are still used. Myo Min Soe/RFA
More than 40 percent of Myanmar’s agricultural production is devoted to rice. Myo Min Soe/RFA
Most of the planting, harvesting and maintenance is done by hand. Myo Min Soe/RFA
In the 1950s and 1960s, Myanmar was the world’s latest exporter of rice. Myo Min Soe/RFA
Myanmar is still one of the top 10 rice producers in the world. Myo Min Soe/RFA
Rice seeds are hurled into the paddies by hand. Myo Min Soe/RFA
Workers return from the paddies after a hard day’s work. Myo Min Soe/RFA
The rice being planted now will be harvested in the late fall. Myo Min Soe/RFA