Young rice farmers in Central Java are challenging traditional cultivation methods to make the World’s most popular grain sustainable.
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“This has been an experience for life. It’s been incredibly exciting to experience javanese culture with all its facets, including food, theatre, religion and superstition. Travelling is always interesting as it teaches us something about ourselves and our own culture, and this has certainly been no exception. In addition, I have of course gained a lot of experience, which I can make use of in my future work.”
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