Yuan Longping, “the father of hybrid rice”, has set a new world record for hybrid rice production by developing a variety that yields an average of more than 15 tonnes per hectare.
he new varieties can yield up to eight (8) metric tonnes per hectare (mt/h) as against the current average production rate in the country hovering around 2.5 (mt/h).
Africa’s rapid expansion of areas for rice production will be the fastest globally, in percentage terms.
India may become the largest exporter of rice next year amid higher demand anticipated from African and Middle East countries and competitive prices.
Brown rice protein powder is fast becoming a popular way of adding protein to one’s diet. Here’s what you need to know.
A group of scientists and businessmen have come up with a unique eco-friendly technology that extracts amorphous silica from rice husks. Production will be developed in rice-growing countries.
Hybrid rice cultivation has picked up after four years of downturn owing to higher prices of paddy.
