Daily Archives: November 12, 2010

Global rice strategy to aid the poor

Source: The Sidney Morning Herald11/11/2010 – Global rice researchers have agreed to step up co-operation in an effort to lower food prices and lift tens of millions out of poverty, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) said on Thursday.

Ghana – GRA denies raising rice import duties

Source: Joy online11/11/2010 – The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted allegations that the country has raised rice import duties by about by 100 percent. Members of the Ghana–Cote d’Ivoire Rice Importers Association are alleged to have made the claim.

Guyana – Prompt payment for rice farmers in Venezuela deal

Source: Stabroek news11/11/2010 – Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud yesterday handed over more than $136M to the Region Two Farmers’ Group for paddy supplied under a deal recently inked with Venezuela.

ASIA: Key facts about rice

Source: IRIN08/11/2010 – Rice-producing countries, farmers and scientists from around the globe have gathered in Vietnam from 8 November for the third International Rice Congress. 

Asia – Scientists meet to ensure supply of Asia’s staple, rice

Source: The Economic Times07/11/2010 – Scientists from around the world meet in Vietnam on Tuesday aiming to ensure a steady supply of rice — the staple food for Asia’s poor — against threats that include climate change and urbanisation. 

Vietnam – Rice exports ‘can continue growing’

Source: Vietnam Business News05/11/2010 – Rice farming and export have great potential to continue growing rapidly in the next few years though there are a number of challenges ahead, a conference heard in HCM City yesterday.