Philippines – Rice comsumption outpacing harvest
Source: Inquirer News30/07/2013 – With the country’s growing population, the government’s rice self-sufficiency program is facing a greater challenge, according to experts.
India – Rice may witness marginal fluctuations
Source: The Hindu Business Line29/07/2013 – The rice market may continue to rule around current levels with marginal fluctuations this week, said market experts.
Ghana – New local rice launched in Ghana
Source: GBN29/07/2013 – The role of local entrepreneurs is crucial to Ghana’s drive towards economic progress, Mr. Affail Monney, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has said.
Malaysia – Rice production only meets 75.3 percent of country’s needs
Source: Mysinchew.com29/07/2013 – The production of rice, meat and vegetables has yet to reach one hundred per cent with rice production at 1.74 million tonnes or 75.3 percent of the country’s needs.