MSC Active in 8th World Rice Conference
This conference will be focussed solely on the rice industry
Kenya – Why rice is overtaking maize as Kenya’s staple food
Households consuming rice increased from 54 to 61 per cent between 2013 to 2015
Guyana – GUYSUCO said closed sugar cane estate to be used for rice production
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) says it has entered into a partnership with the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to plant seed paddy at Wales Estate as part of the GRDB’s efforts to develop new rice varieties for local farmers.
Philippines – Philippine hybrid rice producer hopes to capture profitable market in China
The country’s leading hybrid rice producer SL Agritech Corp. seeks to bag a joint seed production deal with Chinese partners.
USA – Biologist Devotes Life To Wild Rice
Wild rice is not true rice but an aquatic grass that grows best in gently flowing water with mucky bottoms. It’s harvested in the fall.
Global wheat, rice harvests headed for record high: FAO
Global wheat production increases are being led by India, the US and Russia.
USA – Researchers Trace “New World” Rice Back to Africa, Suggesting New Link between Crop Movement and the Slave Trade
A team of researchers has traced a type of rice grown in the South American country of Suriname to a similar type found in the fields of Ivory Coast.
USA – Bad Weather Cuts 2016 Manoomin Harvest in Half
Wild rice may be scarce this year, as poor weather has drastically reduced the harvest.
Nigeria – Sale of locally produced rice on increase – Nigerian Farmer
The cultivation has expanded 600 hectares this year.
West Africa – Growing rice needs more than soil and water
To improve the rice production in West Africa is necessary to develop action plans; in this case, the consultants has to know which are the specific needs of different types of farmers and the projects has to be attached to value chains.