US – Affymetrix releases new tool to test rice genes
Source: Bloomberg14/01/2011 – Affymetrix, Inc., a maker of genetic testing technology, said Friday it has developed a new test to identify rice varieties and genetic traits.
Future of food could be bright
Source: Nature News12/01/2011 – The world will be able to feed the predicted 2050 population of nine billion people, according to two French agricultural research organizations. In a joint report published today, they lay out findings gleaned from 2006 to 2008 that could overturn some current assumptions about the state of global farming.
Singapore – Analysis: Ample supply spares rice from food price squeeze
Source: Reuters07/01/2011 – Ample rice supplies from top exporters Thailand and Vietnam should keep prices in check through the first quarter, sparing Asia’s staple food from the rally in commodity prices that has driven food inflation to the top of policymaker agendas.
India – Infodriveindia.com has got latest database of Basmati rice exporters
Source: online PR media08/01/2011 – One of the most sought after online export import data companies, Infodriveindia.com has updated latest records in the Indian Basmati rice exporters section. The database is prepared on the grounds of shipment records collected from all the major ports of India, where the entire import export transactions take place. This database…
Thailand – Rice exports to get a boost this year
Source: The Nation08/01/2011 – Thailand’s rice export volume is expected to reach 9 million to 9.5 million tonnes, valued at US$5.3 billion to $5.6 billion (Bt150 billion to Bt158 billion), with lower stockpiles and a plan to promote highervalueadded grains.
Philippines signs pact to buy rice from Vietnam
Source: Inquirer.net07/01/2011 – The Philippines will buy rice from Vietnam in the next three years under a government-to-government negotiation, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) officials.
Thailand – Promotes organic jasmine rice
Source: Business Day06/01/2011 – The Commerce Ministry is prepared to introduce organic jasmine rice to the world market, hoping to double the value from the regular type.