Philippines – PhilRice develops first PHL heat-tolerant rice
At present, six advanced promising lines are currently being tested for multilocation trials in the National Cooperative Test under high temperature environments, according to PhilRice.
India – Global rice processing facility to come up in Mysuru
It will be Asia’s first institution where the best practices of rice milling with a focus on dealing with by-products, mainly bran, to prevent its waste, will be taught.
UK – Maize, rice, wheat: alarm at rising climate risk to vital crops
British researchers used advanced climate modelling to show that extreme weather events could devastate food production if they occurred in several key areas at the same time.
Philippines – ‘Black, red rice contain more antioxidants’
The PhilRice food scientist also said the study proved that unpolished red and black rice are good genetic resource for the development of modern varieties with good eating and nutritional qualities.
USA – Biologist researching growing rice commercially in Wisconsin
Native American tribes have been growing wild rice in Wisconsin for generations, but growing rice commercially is a different challenge.
USA – Rice Fields Provide Habitat for Wildlife
In the wintertime, different birds come to visit his rice fields.
USA – Steve Linscombe honored for years of service to LSU, rice industry
Research advances couldn’t happen rice field without him and his team members
USA – Biologist Taps Into Opportunity For Wisconsin-Grown Rice
Under cloudy skies Wisconsin’s rice will make its path on the rice market
Bhutan – Drying water thwarts rice self-sufficiency dream
Imports increase and rice self- sufficiency doesn’t come yet for the country
Philippines – Filipinos now eating less rice – NFA
The rice consumption change could mean less imports and risk of diabetes