Sentences with phrase «paddy fields as»

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In the midland region of Travancore and in highlands to the east, they worked as farm hands raising paddy, tapicoa and cash crops while in the paddy fields of the west coast they were ploughers of the soil, sowers of seeds, transplanters of seedlings, removers of weeds, irrigators, harvesters, dryers of grain and loaders into the wooden storage space.

Available data demonstrate that organic management of rice paddy fields provides optimal foraging areas for birds and is beneficial to many endangered species of birds, such as the cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), little egret (Egretta garzetta), grey heron (Ardea cinerea), purple heron (Ardea purpurea), purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides), black - winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) and many others.

During the flooding period, the network of irrigation canals and the organic paddy fields close to lagoons become a crucial link between marine and river environments, and provide an important habitat for many species of fish and amphibians, such as damnbusia (Gambusia holbrooki), carp (Cyprinus carpio), fartet (Lebias ibera - an endemic fish of the western Mediterranean Sea), coruna frog (Rana perezi), and others.

We joined our guide Tokok, a Balinese local for a pied - piper inspired single - file walk through narrow rice paddy fields stopping as women rode side - saddle on motorbikes and a passing parade of smiling drivers carefully navigated the slim pathways.

The race to succeed Paddy Ashdown as the next leader of the Liberal Democrat party accelerated yesterday as three new candidates joined the field in the wake of Simon Hughes» overnight declaration.

The autumn harvest was already in and the land surrounding the village was yellow with the stubble of rice stalks, but some fields stood as if wasted, with grass sprouting in the dried — out paddy, already turning brown.

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.

This made for a good base for several areas — visiting the historic town of Hoi An, exploring the imperial city of Hue as a day trip, taking a leisurely cycling trip to experience the village life and paddy fields and lazying around at the resort pool and the beach.

While Bali's provincial capital city of Denpasar might not offer much of the beaches, valleys and paddy fields that are prevalent in Bali's other favourite areas, it does serve as a choice for some - especially those who enjoy sightseeing and city tours.

From the train, we admire the splendid panoramas as we pass through plains of paddy fields lined with palm trees.

Apart from the function as tourism destination, Kertalangu Cultural Village had been established as a means of preserving the dozens of hectares of paddy fields in the center of the city.

You continue to cycle along farmlands and green paddy fields, and stop at a village famed for their local crafts such as pots, jars and vat.

MAJOR TOURIST DESTINATION IN BALI - Uluwatu Temple - Cliff - top temple with spectacular ocean views -(30 km away)- Tanah Lot Temple - The coastal temple of Tanah Lot, perched on a rock at the edge of the shore line -(17 km away)- Denpasar - Bali's capital and main business & government offices area -(20 km away)- Ubud - Beautiful landscape of rice fields, art galleries, sacred monkey forest, craft and jewelries -(35 km away)- Kuta - Busy tourist area, great shopping and night life -(10 km away)- Nusa Dua - Masterfully planed tourist area famous for its white sandy beach, golf course, convention and exclusive retails complex -(28 km away)- Besakih Temple - Located on the slopes of Mount Agung, often referred to as the «mother temple» -(85 km away)- Rice Paddies at Jatiluwih -(50 km away)- Sacred Spring and Palace at Tampaksiring -(40 km away)- Padang Padang Beach - famous surfing spot for professional surfer -(30 km away) ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Bali's Airport is listed as «Denpasar» (DPS) which is the name of the island's capital.

This is one of the most impressive locations in this part of Bali surrounded as it is by lush green paddy fields, tropical evergreens and sprawling acres of quietude and luxurious living.

However Kerobokan remains mostly an area of paddy fields and un spoilt Balinese dwellings, and for this reason, with it's fantastic location and closeness to the excitement of Kuta and also to Canggu's renowned Echo Beach, yet at the same time maintaining a respectable middle distance from both, it is considered as the place to be!

There are acres upon acres of deep green paddy fields and at night the sound of the thundering surfing is only broken by the rustling of palm leaves and the odd clicking of bats as they feast o the many insects flying around.Villa Mana in Canggu, Bali boasts three splendid air - conditioned master bedrooms, which all have en suite bathrooms.

Seminyak represents the most sophisticated and stylish area of the Kuta district as well as the border of the district and the beginning of the traditional countryside where you begin to see a different type of villa located in the paddy fields away from the main vibrant areas.

There are acres upon acres of deep green paddy fields and at night the sound of the thundering surfing is only broken by the rustling of palm leaves and the odd clicking of bats as they feast o the many insects flying around.

Mostly open paddy fields of the greenest green one could imagine, there is a increasing but manageable number of luxury abodes popping up all the time in the area but all are cautiously constructed to remain fairly low key and unobtrusive, leaving Canggu's hinterland as it ought to be left.

Ubud is no doubt has an extremely breathtaking views of the valleys, hills as well as the scenic rice paddy fields creating secluded feeling as well as a cooler climate that you will not found in the crowded beach scene on the southern part of the island.

Saba Villas Bali sets on a tranquil setting bounded by the scenic rice paddy fields, the villa is an ideal place to experience a privileged insight into the traditions of rural Bali as well as being relative close to the attractions.

Furthermore, it has spectacular landscape of the scenic rice paddy fields, streams, valeys and hills as well as the presence of the island's unique culture combined with the fresh mountain air that is perfect to forget the madness of the city life.

11:45 Feel the breeze as you visit the wide open green rice paddy fields of Junjungan.

Close to this temple, you find paddy fields, jackfruit groves, lush green surroundings as well as coconut palms.

Villa Kumuda is located away from the built up and tourist areas and is instead on the edge of the countryside with many paddy fields and tropical scenes as well as a more traditional and tranquil scene which can be enjoyed with incredible luxury when you are staying in this villa.

This geometric, starburst pattern refers back to previous works by Long, such as Paddy - Field Chaff Circle (2003), a temporary circle of radial lines made on Warli tribal land in the Maharastra district of India, while the sculpture's material relates to a recent flint and slate circle, North South East West (2017) made for his major exhibition at Houghton Hall last year.

Writing as background for their work, van Kempen et al. (2016) note that Azollaceae are among the fastest growing plants in the world and that such free - floating freshwater ferns are utilized and valued «as a green fertilizer in paddy fields,» as «a phytoremediation tool for contaminated surface waters and wastewaters, and for the production of biogas and animal food,» citing Wagner (1997) and van Hove and Lejeune (2002).