Rice is central to the Balinesediet, and rice paddies like these in Tegallalang can be found throughout t…Rice is central to the Balinese diet, and rice paddies like these in Tegallalang can be found throughout the island. Cultivating hillside terraces helps to maximize Bali's limited resources. Terraces are also easier to irrigate and can be fine-tuned to flood specific channels at optimal times. A centuries-old irrigation method known as subak is a system of cooperative irrigation and water management that also encompasses religious and philosophical beliefs. Each subak is managed by local villages and individual farmers. This ingenious and careful handling of water resources contributes to Bali's bountiful rice harvests, helping Indonesia produce one of the highest rice yields in the world.+—