new rice field; newly developed paddy
Refers to a rice field that has been recently created, often by clearing land or converting other types of land.
This area was developed as new rice fields long ago.
newly reclaimed rice field (Edo period)
Historical term for wasteland or marshland turned into rice paddies, especially during the Edo period.
Many new rice fields were reclaimed during the Edo period.
The villagers cleared the wasteland and opened up a new rice field.
The domain developed new rice fields to rebuild its finances.