Not exact matches
During my stay in Bali in late 2016, I was living in a beautiful jungle home amongst lush
rice paddies, and because of the convenience, I often chose to work
from my desk at home.
And in the villages, the
rice paddies are plowed while transistor radios next to the field broadcast the changing prices of oil — which influence fertilizer and marketing costs — along with the latest pop music
from all over the world.
Renamed the Demi - tour du Vietnam, since it covered only about half the route of the old race, it ran for six days and covered 475 miles
from rice paddies to highlands and back.
Methane, the main component of natural gas, is released
from leaking pipelines, coal mines, oil wells, cattle,
rice paddies and landfills.
Researchers suggest reasons for the fortunate decline, which range
from the repair of leaky natural gas pipelines to steady acreage of
rice paddies, where methane - producing bacteria thrive.
Food production accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions when one tallies those
from fossil fuels used in growing, preparing and transporting food; the carbon dioxide released by clearing land for farming and pastures; the methane
from rice paddies and ruminant livestock; and the nitrous oxide
from fertilizer use.
Scientists could not understand where the gas came
from, because they thought methane was produced only in oxygen - poor environments like swamps and
rice paddies, where decomposition occurs.
THE human mind is among the most powerful forces on earth: the intelligence emerging
from it allows us to cultivate vast cornfields or
rice paddies and build sprawling cities; to launch spacecraft, paint pictures, compose music — or use reason to write this article.
The
rice terraces are flooded
from September to March, [and] the evaporation
from these
paddies provides a cool and pleasant climate for local residents while the fields provide a spectacular view for travelers.»
There is already a way to significantly cut methane emissions
from rice paddies: Briefly draining the fields adds oxygen to the soil and knocks back the methane - producing microbes.
Bais» group previously isolated a natural bacterium
from rice paddy soil that blunts the
rice blast fungus.
Greenhouse gases released by farming, such as methane
from livestock and
rice paddies, and nitrous oxides
from fertilizers and other soil treatments rose 13 percent after 1990, the study concluded.
Although she had done some research with synthetic silicon fertilizers that showed promise for decreasing arsenic in the grains, Seyfferth said it wasn't until she went to Cambodia and saw the vastness of
rice paddies and how much
rice residue is being generated
from the production of
rice globally that she really wanted to explore using some of those materials as silica sources.
Now, with the addition of a single gene,
rice can be cultivated to emit virtually no methane
from its
paddies during growth.
Based on the data, the scientists conclude that «worldwide
rice production is responsible for [about] 1 percent of atmospheric methyl bromide and 4 percent of atmospheric methyl iodide» and that «methyl iodide emissions
from rice paddies provide a sizable terrestrial source to the global budget.»
Flooded
rice paddies also emit methane because water prevents oxygen
from reaching the soil, triggering a build - up of methane - emitting bacteria.
The real outer layer of
rice is the inedible
paddy rice layer not the one we eat
from brown
rice, not many peoples know it...
Along with gaining insight into the hard work of the
rice paddy, we learn there is something special about the Chinese number system: first, each word for a number is very short, and it seems memory of numbers —
from research Gladwell reports — is affected by the length of time it actually takes to sound out the number.
Surrounded by nature, you'll enter and exit through
rice paddies and you are just 25 minutes
from Ubud, perfectly situated for exploring the island during your stay.
Elephant Ride Elephant safari will take you pass through unworldly beauty of natural
rice paddies, quant Balinese village, temples and local markets on the scenic drive to Bali elephant camp, located in history village of Carang Sari, birth place Bali national hero «Ngurah Rai «(name of Bali International Airport) and only a short distance
from the Sangeh monkey forest.
Looking at
rice paddies and coconut fields, this modern cottage combines thatch roofs with cleverly thought out wooden and concrete structure with a great floor layout over 2 levels; it is located 150 meters away
from the resort's restaurant and reception.
The villa is located 150 meters
from the resort, and the view opens onto nearby
rice paddies.
Specially designed for families, looking onto old
rice paddies and coconut fields, this traditionally elegant cottage is located 150 meters away
from the resort's restaurant and reception.
And indeed... «out there» I dare say I AM — nearly 2 + years living here in a g - forsaken
rice paddy in Vietnam, and having the time of my life riding camels in the Gobi, treking
from ger to ger in the boonies of western Mongolia, riding elephants in Laos, gawking at Uluru in Oz and orangutans in Sumatra, and furthermore...
Tamed to some extent by man, who planted beautiful
rice paddies across the island, the Balinese countryside has managed to hold on to its rugged landscape:
from the delicate, uninhabited «deer island», Menjangan, which combines mangroves with a protected national park, to the amazing waterfalls of Sekumpul.
At $ 165 a night, you get to be a mere 200 meters
from the stunning Seseh beach, as well as be in the center of endless fields of
rice paddies.
Canggu Bali villas range
from cozy, 2 bedroom bungalows fit for a simple surfing trip, to the ultramodern, decadent villas with 20meter long pools and breathtaking
rice paddy views.
Whether you want to sleep steps away
from musical ocean waves, or be embraced by rolling fields of
rice paddies, Bali Villas and More has the spacious, 5 bedroom villa for you.
Brittany's interest in world cultures and the arts have taken her everywhere
from the lush jungles of Central America to the beautiful
rice paddies of Southeast Asia.
A five - hour bus ride northwest
from Dumaguete along coastline and through
rice paddies will bring you to Sipalay, the home of secluded Sugar Beach.
Elephant safari will take you pass through unworldly beauty of natural
rice paddies, quant Balinese village, temples and local markets on the scenic drive to Bali elephant camp, located in history village of Carang Sari, birth place Bali national hero «I Gusti Ngurah Rai «(name of Bali International Airport) and only a short distance
from the Sangeh monkey forest.
From rural byways past the
rice paddies of Cambodia to a tiny village in Zimbabwe, we know our destinations intimately because we visit them often.
Using Thailand as a jumping off point, take two weeks to walk, hike, and roam all over the region,
from the Bagan temples and ruins to the
rice paddies and rural hilltribes.
Elephant safari will take you pass through unworldly beauty of natural
rice paddies, quant Balinese village, temples and local market on the scenic drive to Bali elephant camp, located in history village of Carang Sari, birth place Bali national hero «Ngurah Rai «(name of Bali International Airport) and only a short distance
from the Sangeh monkey forest.
The drive itself is very scenic, varying
from coastline to winding through tropical hills and
rice paddies.
Only minutes
from the bar and restaurants along the Nam Song River, a dried
rice paddy provides a tranquil sunset view for a young Laotian girl.
A traditionally designed luxury 4 bedroom villa, located just a short drive away
from some of the best beaches in Bali, as well as all of the best shops, restaurants, and nightspots of the ever popular Seminyak, Villa Sati, set in the quiet
rice paddies of Canggu is the perfect holiday home for travellers who like to spend their time in Bali relaxing in style, yet experience the best of what Bali has to offer.
The perfect Bali experience begins at Lima Puri Villas in Bali, a symphony of a luxurious hideaway set against the backdrop of puffy, white rolling clouds and serene rustling
rice paddy fields only seconds away
from the sandy ocean beaches, the best cuisines and bustling nightlife.
Luxury Accommodations Luxury Accommodations The perfect Bali experience begins at Lima Puri Villas in Bali, a symphony of a luxurious hideaway set against the backdrop of puffy, white rolling clouds and serene rustling
rice paddy fields only seconds away
from the sandy ocean beaches, the best cuisines and bustling nightlife.
See the beautiful sunrise
from the mountain during Bali Trekking Tour and see the beautiful Bali jungle, Viisit Balinese home residence and enjoy the amazing and beautiful verdant
rice paddy which will make this experience memorable one during your holiday in Bali Island.
By contrast, as your train leaves the bright lights and busy streets behind, rural China reveals a diversity of naturally beautiful landscapes ranging
from traditional stepped
rice -
paddies to the soaring peaks of the Himalayas and to the untouched white - sand beaches of Hainan.
Located in lush greenery outside of the main city of Ubud, expect panoramic views of the
rice paddies, mountains and hills surrounding the property
from the terrace, and some rooms.
I do spend some time each day, though, trying not to drive off the dirt path and into the
rice paddies on the way to or
from our house.
Rice terrace cooperatives are a major reason why a farmer is able to get up to three crops per year
from his
paddies.
Tourists returning
from the Indonesian vacation isle of Bali carry home memories of green
rice paddies, pounding surf and colorful Hindu ceremonies.
On departure of Dempasar, a 2 hour private transfer gives you the opportunity to witness the cultural diversity of Bali,
from bustling city scape to small villages and picturesque
rice paddies before arriving at your recover destination.
This 5 - bedroom luxury retreat is found in the emerald
rice paddies and coconut groves of Canggu, just a short drive
from the black volcanic coastline of Pererenan beach.
From the overflow pool and the lounge chairs, one can enjoy the view of the rising, green
rice -
paddies and the river rapids.
Pull yourself away
from the hammock for walks through the surrounding
rice paddies, a trek to a small waterfall (dry season only) and visits to neighbouring villages.
Chompet Loop: Just across the Mekong River
from town is Chomphet district with a 23 kilometre dirt road loop that will take you through the countryside, past small villages, beautiful
rice paddies and mountains.