Philippines – DA initial data signal record rice yields
High impact of small changes will help to achieve the expected rice production boost and rice sufficiency by 2020
IRRI and FAO step up joint efforts to globally bolster sustainable rice production
A join work which actively promotes sustainable rice practices, knowledges and new technologies sharing and economic support for sustainable rice chain and food security safeguarding natural resources
Rice prices rise in India, Thailand on stronger currencies
Rice prices firmed in Thailand and India on stronger local currencies, while prices weakened in Vietnam
India – Rice brand boosts farm sector
A change in the rice market of India
Researchers from CIAT and FLAR Laboratories received training in the use of the NIRS DS2500
The new NIRS is being used for the analysis of rice flour and very soon it is expected to start working on the required calibrations of the equipment for the analysis of samples of brown rice.
USA – Leftover rice rife with harmful bacteria, experts warn
The bacteria can grow and germinate at room temperature
Tokyo – New rice strain could help farmers predetermine harvest time
An innovating research result which could be used for farmers in a short period of time
Liberia – 1,800 Smallholder Farmers Targeted for System of Rice Intensification
The project will benefit mostly farmers who were affected by the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia.
Nigeria – FAO trains 50 rice farmers in Edo
Sustainability and increased production for the rice sector through farmers education
Japan – Gluten free rice-flour bread could revolutionize global bread production
Innovation, nutrition and a window for new foods with unique properties