Question

why do farmers dry the paddy crop after cutting them from fields

Answer 1

The farmers dry the paddy crop after cutting them from fields because
.to evaporate moisture present in seeds
.for preservation of seeds for future sowing.
.for easy harvesting and storage.
.to avoid damage of grains(because moisture is a good media for growth of microorganisms )
.to earn reasonable profit

Answer 2

By drying the paddy crop, it could store crops from damages within due course of time.

when it dries, it starts to evaporate the moisture in the grains so that it is not attacked by fungi.