April - September:
10:00 to 18:00
October - March:
10:00 to 17:00
Adults: CHF 15.00
Reduced rate: CHF 12.00
Children 6-15: CHF 6.00
Quai Perdonnet 25
1800 Vevey
Switzerland
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HARVEST
Once rice has been harvested, it needs to be threshed to separate the glumes from the ear of rice.
Corn can be harvested either in cobs or as kernels, but it is now more commonly harvested as kernels
DRYING
There are two main methods for drying rice: natural drying and artificial drying. There are also several methods for drying corn: natural drying on the stalk, drying on the cob and drying kernels.
STORAGE
Most of the time, rice and corn are stored in bags for transportation and sale. However, in large collection centres, ports or large processing sites, rice and corn are stored in bulk in warehouses or in silos.