Ghana – Atebubu Assembly starts rice cultivation
Source: GhanaWeb28/087/2010 – Atebubu-Amantin District Assembly has embarked on commercial rice farming on 50 acres of land to boost internally generated funds.
Philippines – New Department of Agriculture chief eyes export of organic rice varieties
Source: Phil Star26/07/2010 – Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said he is not aiming to simply achieve rice self-sufficiency for the Philippines, but more than this, work for the export of rice, particularly the organic rice varieties, within the next few years.
US – Ultra Rice: Whatcom County invention holds hope for health
Source: The Seattle Times24/07/2010 – A simple bowl of white rice sits on a conference table inside the Seattle headquarters of global-health nonprofit PATH.
Ghana – Stakeholders meet on rice value chain network
Source: GBN25/07/2010 – Stakeholders in the rice industry have held a forum to map out strategies for the formation of a rice value chain network to enhance coordination among the various players.
Taiwan – Rice fields outside the Presidential Office
Source: Global Voices25/07/2010 – On July 18th, Taiwanese farmers turned the grand boulevard in front of the Presidential Office into rice fields to protest against the Land Expropriation Act.