A Kumbura or Ketha is the land on which farmers cultivate paddy. Rice is the staple food of Sri Lanka and as such, paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka is given utmost importance in the agriculture industry. Ancient and traditional farmers were self-sufficient in rice production and ancient Ceylon is said to have been among the foremost paddy exporters in the world. Paddy production in the country flourished during the reign of Sri Lankan kings, who fostered and nurtured production in various ways including, most notably, the supply of water through the construction of large scale irrigation tanks ââ¬â Ceylon was popularly known as the ââ¬ËThe Great Barn of the Eastââ¬â¢ during the reign of King Parakramabahu who is renowned for his hydraulic construction and renovation in aid of agriculture.
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