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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Workers pour processed rice grains into a sack during harvesting operations in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on September 14, 2023. Rice is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, making its cultivation a critical global process. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Workers operate a machine to process harvested rice, separating grains from stalks in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on September 13, 2023. Rice is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, making its cultivation a critical global process. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Workers operate a machine to process harvested rice, separating grains from stalks in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on September 13, 2023. Rice is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, making its cultivation a critical global process. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Workers operate a machine to process harvested rice, separating grains from stalks in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on September 13, 2023. Rice is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, making its cultivation a critical global process. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Workers operate a machine to separate harvested rice grains from stalks in a field in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on September 12, 2023. Mechanical processing helps speed up harvesting and reduce labor needs in rice production, which plays a critical role in feeding billions worldwide. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Workers operate a machine to separate harvested rice grains from stalks in a field in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on September 12, 2023. Mechanical processing helps speed up harvesting and reduce labor needs in rice production, which plays a critical role in feeding billions worldwide. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

A flower basket marking the 220th anniversary of the establishment at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Samples of fresh sake are pictured at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United Nations Educational, Scie

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Trademarks of Jozan Brewery are pictured at the reception area of the brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Cleaned rice is steamed at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Shinpei Tokoyama waits for moromi to flow into the filter at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United Na

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Fermenting moromi is pictured at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United Nations Educational, Scientifi

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

A worker seals a bottle of sake at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United Nations Educational, Scienti

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

A worker examines samples of fresh sake at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United Nations Educational,

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

A worker stirs the mixture of steamed rice, koji, water and Shubo at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The U

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Bags of locally produced rice, a raw material for sake-making, is seen at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world.

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Workers weigh steamed rice at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world. The United Nations Educational, Scientific a

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Shinpei Tokoyama (L) and workers spread steamed rice mixed with koji mold at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the worl

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Sake Making At Jozan Brewery In Fukui - Japan

Shinpei Tokoyama (2nd L) and workers spread koji mold over steamed rice at Jozan Brewery in Fukui. Japanese alcoholic beverages, including sake (nihonshu), shochu and awamori, are made from grains and water. Craftspeople use koji mold to convert the starch in the ingredients into sugar, and oversee the process to make sure the mold grows in optimal conditions. Jozan, a brewery located in Fukui Prefecture, a region renowned for its high-quality rice, has upheld traditional sake-making for over 220 years. Led by Shinpei Tokoyama, the brewery exemplifies its ongoing efforts in coping with challenges in modern era while preserving traditional craftsmanship. With modern techniques, Jozan has realized a meticulous control over the brewing process, ensuring the consistency of product quality without compromising the essence of traditional making methods. In 2017, Jozan also renovated its brewing space, combining functionality with modern design to accommodate both production needs and visitors from around the world.

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China: Hailstorm Hits Kunming, Yunnan

On November 22, 2024, Kunming, a city located in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province, experienced a sudden and severe hailstorm. Despite the sky remaining relatively bright, large hailstones began pelting the ground. The hailstones, resembling oversized grains of salt, scattered conspicuously across the landscape, creating a striking scene.

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Marova Moyo, a Zimbabwean farmer, shows farming skills to other villagers in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Marova Moyo, a Zimbabwean farmer, applies mulch to her butter beans crop in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kahukwa Kanyonganise, a Zimbabwean farmer, is seen in his green pepper field in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marova Moyo, a Zimbabwean farmer, applies mulch to her butter beans crop in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kahukwa Kanyonganise, a Zimbabwean farmer, is seen in his green pepper field in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Abel Katsande, a Zimbabwean farmer, harvests sugarcane in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marova Moyo, a Zimbabwean farmer, shows farming skills to other villagers in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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ZIMBABWE-MUTOKO-CLIMATE-SMART FARMING

(240612) -- MUTOKO, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Abel Katsande, a Zimbabwean farmer, harvests sugarcane in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, on June 5, 2024. Despite the El Nino-induced drought facing Zimbabwe, Moyo and her husband, Abel Katsande, still harvested enough grains to last them until the next harvest, thanks to climate-smart farming practices that ensure the sustainable use of land and resources. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara) TO GO WITH Feature: Climate-smart farming shields Zimbabwean farmers from drought spell

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INDONESIA-ACEH UTARA-RICE-HARVEST

(240527) -- ACEH UTARA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A farmer holds grains of rice after harvest in paddy fields at Krueng Seupeng village in Aceh Utara regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia, May 27, 2024. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-ACEH UTARA-RICE-HARVEST

(240527) -- ACEH UTARA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A farmer holds grains of rice after harvest in paddy fields at Krueng Seupeng village in Aceh Utara regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia, May 27, 2024. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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Wheat Harvest in Handan

HANDAN, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - A farmer checks the fullness of wheat grains at a wheat field in Handan, Hebei province, China, May 20, 2024.

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