Rice Exports
Rice Exports is the final listed technology in the Asian Rice Paddy Coin upgrade chain. In the Industrial Age, after Rice Markets, it adds another 20% to Villager Coin gathering from Estates, Coin Rice Paddies, Fields and Haciendas, and to Hacienda automatic Coin income.
Research profile
- Civilization
- Asians
- Research location
- Rice Paddy
- Prerequisite
- Rice Markets
- Research time
- 30 seconds
- Food cost
- 400
- Wood cost
- 400
- Effect
- Villager gather work rate for Estate, Rice Paddy (coin), Field (coin), and Hacienda (coin) +20%; Hacienda auto gather coin work rate for coin +20%
- Next technology
- Collective Economy
Effect & research conditions
Research at the Rice Paddy for 400 Food and 400 Wood over 30 seconds. Its effects apply to the listed Coin gathering sources; it is not a 20% bonus to Food production or every Villager task. Collective Economy is the next named technology in the broader sequence. The Asian player must have completed Rice Trade and Rice Markets first.
Research condition
Industrial Age; Rice Paddy; requires Rice Markets
When to research
Research when the economy is mature enough to keep workers on these Coin sources and still fund the cost. Because it comes after two earlier upgrades, its practical value is greatest when the same income base will keep running. If the match is ending or the economy has shifted to other sources, use the resources for units or upgrades that can affect the next engagement.
Complete the late-game gathering sequence
Rice Exports is reached after Rice Trade and Rice Markets and can lead to Collective Economy. The sequence requires resources and research time at each step, so the late-game benefit should be planned as part of a sustained economy rather than researched only after an emergency begins. Maintain the Rice Paddy and the relevant worker assignments while the chain is completed.
Keep the source-specific effect clear
The final +20% affects Villager Coin work at Estates, Coin Rice Paddies, Fields and Haciendas, plus automatic Hacienda Coin income. It does not increase Coin from every source or improve Food harvesting. Compare which sources supply the economy before spending another 400 Food and 400 Wood.