From ancient paddies to your plate: the journey of rice

Update: 2025-12-04

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Did you know that half of the world’s population eats at least a bowl of rice every single day? This episode takes you on a journey to find out how one tiny grain took sprout in ancient China and became a staple on tables around the globe.

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From ancient paddies to your plate: the journey of rice

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From ancient paddies to your plate: the journey of rice

From ancient paddies to your plate: the journey of rice