Philippines – Binay: Saudi Arabia targeting PH for rice production
Source: abs-cbnNews.com03/04/2011 – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is eyeing the Philippines as a site for the production of Basmati rice, Vice President Jejomar Binay said.
EEUU – Report: Ark. farmers to grow less rice in 2011
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek31/03/2011 – Farmers in Arkansas, the nation’s leading rice producer, plan to cut the amount of rice they grow in the coming season and replace it with more profitable crops, according to a report released Thursday.
Thailand – Government to spend B5bn on rice
Source: Bangkok Post02/04/2011 – The National Rice Policy Committee approved a budget of 5 billion baht to buy up to half a million tonnes of paddy to shore up domestic prices that have plunged because of harvests in Vietnam.