Daily Archives: July 4, 2012

Philippines – SL Agritech extends hybrid rice seed grants

Source: PhilStar01/07/2012 – Nueva Ecija farmers who were victims of last year’s typhoons “Pedring” and “Quiel” have become beneficiaries of high- yield hybrid rice seeds grants from SL Agritech Corp. (SLAC).

Philippines – Philippines’rice terraces removed from endangered list

Source: Mother Nature Network27/06/2012 – Due to improved preservation and aggressive conservation efforts, the Philippines’ ancient rice terraces no longer qualify as endangered world heritage sites.

Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka suspends rice exports amid drought

Source: Reuters28/06/2012 – Sri Lanka banned rice exports on Thursday until its harvest season next March aiming to stabilise local prices as its major rice-producing area struggles with a prolonged drought.