Rice Production Case study
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Sungai Petani is the second largest city, in the State of Kedah, it is called the rice bowl of Malaysia, as it produces the majority of rice for the country of Malaysia. 31.05% of all the rice produced in Malaysia could be traced back to Kedah, making Sungai Petani a major contributor to Malaysia's rice production. Factors contributing to this cities' success in growing rice is the fertile soil in the area because of the Sungai river running through Sungai Petani, continued annually Rice is a complicated food source, but because of it's complexity people are able to maximize yields year after year. In order to grow rice, the area being grown in, must be flooded, so that the rice plant's roots can get nutrient directly from the water. Flooded areas are called paddies, not only can one grow rice fish can also be grown without effecting crop yields. This...

