USA – U.S., Colombia expand rice agreement
The new agreement lifts these requirements and expands access beyond the single port of Barranquilla, which was the only port previously open to U.S. exporters.
Bangladesh – New study: fortified rice can reduce anaemia and zinc deficiency among poor in Bangladesh
The study also found that fortified rice, when combined with training and cash grants for investment, can also contribute to women’s empowerment.
Bangladesh – Bangladesh signs big rice deal with Cambodia
Bangladesh has signed a deal to buy 250,000 tonnes of milled rice from Cambodia, two weeks after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding.
China – China donates 1,500 tonnes of rice to South Sudan
South Sudan has been embroiled in more than three years of conflict that has have taken a devastating toll on the people.
Philippines – Rice stocks dwindle in July
Stocks are expected to increase next month with the arrival of 250,000 MT of rice imports this month.
USA – As Arkansas rice harvest approaches, growers hope for higher temperatures, less rain
July, August rain, cool temps may slow harvest. Sunshine needed to lower moisture levels in grain.
USA – Mississippi rice harvest totals may eclipse early forecasts
Rice yields are expected to be favorable when fields are dry enough for harvest, though overall Mississippi acreage will be down this year.
India – Rice mills now use LPG to dry paddy
In an effort to bring to an end the air pollution caused by the use of husk and firewood, the Indian Oil Corporation is now working with rice mill owners in the delta region to use LPG.
USA – Untapped Chinese Market Viewed As Potential Trade Partner For Arkansas Rice
Arkansas cultivates more rice than all other U.S. states combined. Recent flooding in eastern Arkansas accounted for a slight drop in production this year, with around one million acres harvested.
Vietnam – Rice to riches: Vietnam’s shrimp farmers fish for fortunes
The Mekong Delta, long renowned as the “rice bowl of Vietnam”, is now also home to a multi-billion-dollar shrimp industry and burgeoning numbers of farmers are building fortunes from the small crustaceans.