India – Government aims to procure 30 million tons of rice in 2015-16
India is estimated to have produced over 102 million tonnes of rice in 2014-15 crop year (July-June).
Rwanda – Rwandans to use rice husks for energy
The ‘Rice husks to power project’ is being implemented in Nyagatare District to produce green energy.
New molecule found in common rice disease could help in fight against HIV, ANU biologist says
A new molecule discovered in a common rice disease could help in the battle against HIV, biologists have said.
Simple cooking methods flush arsenic out of rice
Preparing rice in a coffee machine can halve levels of the naturally occurring substance.
Vietnam – Embankment raises rice production levels
Farmers in Ben Tre Province’s My Trung Village built an embankment to regulate water in their waterlogged rice fields.
A slogan for sustainable agriculture: ‘Mot Phai, Nam Giam’ rice production
Successful slogans can make a world of difference. In Vietnam, a catchphrase for a climate-smart way to produce rice has shown small farmers how they can boost rice profitability, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
USA – USDA conservation innovation grant helps rice growers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and voluntarily participate in California’s carbon market
Arkansas Rice Growers implement precise water management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing poly pipe and alternate wetting and drying.
USA – Turning dry milk and rice husks into homes
Engineering students win awards at international competition for creating less costly, more environmentally friendly and termite resistant alternative to particleboard.
Geneticists reveal what makes great rice
Gene responsible for long grains and pleasing texture can now be bred into existing varieties without sacrificing yield.
Malaysia – Mechanization brings quick change to Borneo Region known for ‘slow rice’
This Bario rice, grown in cool weather at high elevations, has always been planted and harvested by hand — until now.