Daily Archives: March 4, 2011

Philippines – Philippines plans to import 800,000 tons of rice this year

Source: Manila Bulletin28/02/2011 – The Philippines plans to import around 800,000 tonnes of rice this year even if a government council allowed purchases of up to 1.3 million tonnes, the agriculture secretary said here.

New rice varieties can temper high prices – IRRI

Source: Kippreport28/02/2011 – Rice prices are likely to remain high as demand rises, but countries can boost supply and temper prices by switching to climate change-ready varieties, the head of a rice research agency said on Monday.

Nigeria – Nigeria can produce enough rice for Africa if…RIFAN president

Source: Vanguard28/02/2011 – Nigeria can become Africa’s largest rice producer by 2012 if the Federal Government can give rice farmers the necessary assistance, Alhaji Abubakar Wogi, has said.