Switzertland – Multi-nutrient rice against malnutrition
The new rice line can supply rice consumers with three essential micronutrients in the future.
USA – A family farm grows rice in Esopus
These rice paddies are not in some Asian river delta or even the “Rice Belt” down south. They’re tucked behind a bend of a country road in Esopus.
Pakistan – Rice growers pessimistic about new varieties
Stakeholders say the government is ready to spend huge sums on compensations or reliefs but is not developing new seed varieties that may help farmers stand on their own feet
Madagascar – Erratic Weather Threatens Livelihood Of Rice Farmers In Madagascar
Rice is a hugely important part of life on the island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa. At times, it shows up for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In much of the country, it dominates the landscape, planted in small plots across millions of acres of land.
Vietnam – Climate experts identify building blocks of Vietnam’s mitigation actions in rice
Being one of the more vulnerable counties to climate change, Vietnam’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) aim to contribute towards a zero-carbon, climate-resilient future.
Bangladesh – Bangladesh tenders to import rice
The country has also been importing rice via state-to-state deals.
USA – Northern Minnesota’s wild rice crop looks good
Wild rice requires optimal water conditions: Too much rain and deep water floods the crop; not enough rain and shallow waters can dry rice plants out.