China – Hybrid rice crop falls short of super-sized target
Yuan Longping, pioneer and breeder of hybrid rice couldn’t accomplish the production of 16 tonnes of hybrid rice.
India – Keeping alive traditional methods of rice farming through images
Farmers of 15 villages around Kankavali, who still use traditional ways of rice cultivation where photographed by Indrajit Khambe.
Bangladesh – Rice production limited to a few varieties
With about a 100 rice varieties, Bangladeshi farmers only prefer some of Aman, Boro and Aush paddies.
USA – Wildlife Biologist Predicting Wild Rice Crop To Be Below Average This Year
The wild rice crop in northern Wisconsin is likely to be below average this year.
Philippines – Rice Blast, Sheath Blight threaten Iloilo rice crops
Two fungal diseases are prevalent now and threatening the rice crops in Iloilo province, according to the Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA).
Successful African hybrid rice trials could see a dramatic rise in food production
A scheme is also being developed that will make the necessary annual seed purchases affordable — and profitable — for poor farmers.
India – India-Oz on a mission to develop ‘golden rice’
The research aims to identify salt – tolerant and introduce this characteristics to popular rice varieties.
Africa – Rice: Scientists Hope New Varieties Can Start Africa Rice Revolution
First locally bred hybrid varieties are yielding more than expected, and could boost food security in Africa.
Ethiopia – Ethiopia joins Africa Rice, pledges commitment
Etiopia’s government alliance with Africa rice aims to increase rice production
Senegal – Road to Senegal’s rice self-sufficiency
The country’s government is aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production by 2017