Sri Lankan paddy fields.

 

                       Paddy or field is the land where farmers cultivate paddy.  Rice is the staple food of Sri

 Lanka and therefore paddy cultivation is very important in Sri Lanka.  Ancient and traditional farmers

 were self-sufficient in rice production and ancient Ceylon is said to have been one of the leading paddy

 exporters in the world.  During the reign of King Parakramabhahu , who was famous for his hydraulic

 construction and renovation for agriculture, Sri Lanka came to be known as the 'Great Great Gallery of

 the East'.  The old and traditional paddy cultivation practices were completely organic and did not

 cause any harm to the surrounding environment or health.