Monthly Archives: October 2011

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.