Do you ever eat rice with lunch or dinner?
So do many other people around the world. In fact, rice is very popular. Half the people in the world eat rice nearly every day. In many cultures, it is a staple, a food that people think is very important.
Rice can grow in many different soils and climates. It can grow in wet, soggy areas or high up in the mountains. People grow and eat rice in different ways. Let’s take a look at how rice is important to different cultures.