First, the characteristics of Asian monsoon paddy field agriculture
1. Small-scale agriculture. Mainly family-run, with less cultivated land per capita and less cultivated land per household.
2. High yield and low commodity rate. Intensive cultivation leads to high yield, but due to the small production scale and large population, the rice produced is mainly self-sufficient.
3. Low level of mechanization and technology.
4. The amount of water conservancy projects is large. Flood and drought disasters occur frequently in monsoon climate area; Rice needs a lot of water to grow.
Second, the location factors of Asian monsoon paddy field agriculture
1. climate
Mainly distributed in tropical, subtropical and temperate monsoon climate zones, with sufficient high temperature and heat all year round or in summer; Most of them are concentrated in areas with annual precipitation above 800 mm, with abundant precipitation, rain and heat in the same period, sufficient water sources and convenient irrigation.
2. Terrain.
Mainly concentrated in plains, basins and hilly areas, with flat terrain, deep soil layer and fertile soil.
3. Labor force.
The production process of rice planting is complex, labor-intensive and requires a lot of labor. East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia are densely populated and rich in labor.
4. Cultivated land per capita.
The main rice planting industries in Asia are densely populated, with less arable land per capita and high rice yield per unit area. Planting rice can alleviate the population's pressure on land and demand for food.
5. Production habits.
Rice planting in East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia has a long history and rich traditional experience.
6. Food preference.
Rice is the main food that local people like.