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Why do we need to dry the paddy?

If rice contains a lot of moisture, there is active respiration, and its nutrients become exhausted,
causing a deterioration of the rice.
Moisture promotes the propagation of harmful insects and microorganisms, which also cause rice to deteriorate.
The germination rate of rice is lowered and toxins are produced by the growth of mold.
Consequently, it is indispensable to reduce moisture in rice to prevent deterioration.
This is the reason why paddy is dried.