Philippines – ADB questions Alcala claim on rice sufficiency
Source: Malaya17/10/2012 – Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala yesterday said that the Philippines has reached 98 percent of its rice production target for the year.
Nigeria – Floods wash away hope on rice self-sufficiency
Source: All Africa15/10/2012 – As floods continue to wreak havoc in several states of Nigeria, destroying farmlands of rice, maize and other crops, there are fears of imminent food security threat.
Philippines – Power from rice hulls taking shape in Nueva Ecija
Source: Inquirer News14/10/2012 – Local rice millers on Friday inaugurated a project designed to convert rice husks churned out by their rice mills into electricity that would power up the city and neighboring communities.