Philippines – Rice prices increase
Source: Business World26/04/2014 – Farmgate prices of palay stood at P20.20 per kilogram (kg), increasing 23.47% year on year but moving a mere 0.75% from the preceding week.
India – CRRI develops protein-rich rice
Source: The Times of India23/04/2014 – Farmers might be able to grow protein-rich rice in a few years.
India – Rice likely to rule at current levels
Source: The Hindu Business Line21/04/2014 – Following steady domestic demand and ample stocks, the rice market may continue to witness a steady to range-bound movement in the coming days, said trade experts.
Malaysia – Ensuring good quality rice an arduous process
Source: National News Agency of Malaysia21/04/2014 – Rice is the main staple of some 70 percent of Malaysians. Around 145,000 paddy farmers work on approximately 300,000 hectares of paddy fields nationwide to cater to their needs.