Daily Archives: January 26, 2012

Australia – Saving crops with rice genes

Source: Science Alert05/01/2012 – University of Queensland scientists have discovered that an ancient relative of rice contains genes that could potentially save food crops from the devastating effects of global warming.

USA – Arkansas rice growers warned 2012 a challenge

Source: KTBS.com06/01/2012 – Arkansas rice growers were beset by difficult weather last year and growers are being warned that the 2012 growing season will have its own challenges.

A cook’s guide to rice varieties

Source: Kitchen Daily06/01/2012 – Rice is more than just a side dish — it’s one of the most important and widely consumed food staples in the world. For many cultures, it’s not just a food, but a way of life. It’s grown throughout the world, especially in Asia, with China as the leading producer.

USA – Settlement agreements with U.S. long-grain rice growers have taken effect

Source: Business Review04/01/2012 – Bayer CropScience is pleased to announce that the settlement agreements with U.S. long-grain rice growers in connection with the biotech rice litigation have taken effect. A sufficient number of now-verified registrations for the settlement program have been filed by growers to represent 85 percent of U.S. long-grain rice acreage, a threshold point…

Thailand – Thai rice exports to fall more than 30 per cent

Source: Oman Observer06/01/2012 – Thailand’s rice exports are expected to fall more than 30 per cent this year to about 7 million tonnes due to high prices, the Thai Rice Exporters Association said yesterday.