{"product_id":"rice-farming-a-beginners-guide-to-modern-techniques-for-high-yield-and-sustainable-rice-farming-9798288433511","title":"Rice Farming: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Techniques for High-Yield and Sustainable Rice Farming","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Amira Harry\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Complete Guide to Successfully Growing Rice\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive resource for rice farmers aiming to maximize yield, quality, and sustainability. 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