A rice field is a flooded area of land used for growing rice, a staple food for more than half of the world's population. These fields are typically found in regions with warm climates and ample rainfall, allowing for the cultivation of paddy rice. The fields are often divided into small plots, which are flooded with water to create the ideal growing conditions for the rice plants. Rice fields are usually surrounded by dikes or levees to control water levels. Farmers plant rice seedlings in the flooded fields, where they grow for several months before being harvested. The process of cultivating rice is labor-intensive and involves various techniques, including transplanting and irrigation.