61. The infestations are believed caused by a push to plant two, even three rice crops a year. 62. The rains have damaged roads, and ruined rice crops and mud homes. 63. The rice crop has been withered by drought. 64. The rice crop is already on the verge of spoiling. 65. The project is intended in part to help Indonesia regain self-sufficiency in its staple rice crop. 66. The rice crop on the plateau will not be ready to harvest until July. 67. The six were working for the owners of a private farm to harvest the rice crop. 68. The storms damaged rice crops in this agriculture-based tropical country. 69. This opens the door to breeding rice crops that can cope with salty water. 70. Tidal waves from Typhoon Winnie in August damaged the rice crop, which fell far short of domestic needs. |