Zambia – Expert sees potential in Zambia’s rice production
Source: The Post Online09/05/2013 – Zambia has got vast potential to increase its rice production for local and export markets, says a Japanese expert.
India – Steps taken to cultivate basmati rice on commercial basis:Mir
Source: Business Standard10/05/2013 – Jammu and Kashmir government today said various steps have been taken to cultivate basmati rice on commercial lines in the Valley under Basmati Mission, as it has a huge market potential.
Philippines – Mindanao organic rice penetrates Mid-East market
Source: Sun Star09/05/2013 – Fifteen metric tons (MT) of Mindanao-produced organic black rice were exported to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates last week, reaffirming Mindanao’s position as the premier food source of the Philippines.
Study of leads levels in rice under scrutiny
Source: BBC News09/05/2013 – At a conference in April, researchers reported that commercially available rice contained many times more lead than US food authorities deemed safe.