Israel – Netafim: Drip irrigation can increase rice yields, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In conjunction with the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Netafim has long been studying rice crops in India.
USA – U.S. rice farmers see opportunity in China
Until a few years ago, no one would have considered exporting much rice to China, but that’s changing.
India – ‘Focus on aromatic rice will boost India’s exports’
India should focus on production of indigenous aromatic rice varieties so that export avenues open up, an expert with the Philippine-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) said.
Philippines – Phl now Asia’s fastest rice producer
The Philippines registered the biggest improvement in rice production in Asia, according to recent world market data.
Plastic from rice waste? A biodegradable option
Researchers claim to have developed an inexpensive and eco-friendly bio-plastic that degrades at a more acceptable rate, compared to traditional plastics. The plastic, they say, is made from vegetable waste and the byproducts of rice and cocoa production, meaning that it will place no new demand on the Earth as well.
India – NDA’s BREI programme set to increase rice production in north-east
The NDA government is taking ahead the Bringing Green Revolution in Eastern India (BGREI) a programme that is aimed at increasing rice production in the eastern part of the country.