Japan – Japan finds radiation in rice, more tests planned
Source: SeattlePi24/09/2011 – Japan is ordering more tests on rice growing near a crippled nuclear plant after finding elevated levels of radiation, government officials said Saturday.
Africa – Council of Ministers of Africa Rice ordinary session opens
Source: allAfrica.com23/09/2011 – The 28th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of African Rice is currently underway at the Jama Hall of the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi.
Thailand – Thailand, subsidies and the price of rice
Source: Forbes22/09/2011 – Governments in Asia always keep a close eye on food staples like rice. The domestic price of rice matters, and so does the amount of rice available on global markets. This is why all eyes are on Thailand, the world’s largest exporter. Its government plans to start buying rice from farmers next month…
Guyana – Rice industry on target for highest crop in rice history
Source: Kaieteur News22/09/2011 – In keeping with its mandate to increase agricultural production, Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud, is urging all local government authorities and other stakeholders to expedite dam maintenance in rice growing regions to allow farmers to harvest during opportunity days.