USA – 2015 Rice Outlook Conference draws record attendance in New Orleans
The preliminary attendance figure for this year’s conference was 925, which exceeds the previous record of 857 set in Las Vegas, Nev., a number of years ago.
Philippines – Mechanization, credit promise upside for rice
PHILIPPINE rice production can improve in several areas including irrigation, credit, insurance and labor costs, Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said.
Philippines – Colored rice
Growing organic rice in shades of black, red, pink, and brown can be profitable.