Philippines – Boost in Cordillera rice production eyed with PhilRice, DOST technologies
Increasing yields through new technologies and planting methods applied for the region necessities
USA – Arkansas Rice: Planting Surges Ahead of 5-Year Average; Growers Hope to Avoid Rainfall Woes
With profit margins for rice already thin and a large percentage of 2017’s planned rice acreage already planted, garnering adequate rainfall is more critical than usual.