India – Rice steams up on export prospects
Source: The Hindu Business Line07/05/2012 – Rice prices have begun to rally again on prospects another two million tonnes of the foodgrain being exported in the next 2-3 months.
Australia – Dryland rice trial proves potential
Source: The Land02/07/2013 – A project looking into the potential to develop a dryland rice-growing industry in the wet tropics of northern Australia has moved into the field test stage at the Central Queensland University at Rockhampton.
India – Rice exports to gather steam on weak rupee
Source: The Hindu Business Line07/05/2012 – The weakening rupee has made Indian rice more competitive globally and exporters feel that such a trend would help them expand markets.
Japan – Japan ditches rice for bread
Source: Times Live06/05/2012 – Japan has long been renowned for its high-quality rice production, with the white grain not only forming a staple part of the nation’s diet, but also playing a significant cultural role.
USA – The price of rice is going up
Source: Barron’s05/05/2012 – Bad news: That cheap bowl of rice you were counting on to stretch your paycheck may soon get pricey. Good news: You’ll be able to profit off the coming move, although you’ll need to be nimble.
Philippines – P5M set aside for Ifugao rice terraces repairs
Source: Chicago Tribune04/05/2012 – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has committed P5 million for the restoration of the world-renowned Rice Terraces of the Philippines in Ifugao province.
Guyana – Expected heavy rainfalls pose threat to rice farmers
Source: Kaieteur News05/05/2012 – While May/June is known for its frequent periods of rainfall that can lead to flooding at some parts of the country, the heavy downpours experienced on Thursday have caused many residents to become concerned.
Thailand – Thai rice free of chemical residues
Source: Bernama01/07/2013 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives insists that Thai rice is free of chemical residue and the United States does not quarantine Thai grains, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported.
Thailand – Rice policy reversed to please farmers
Source: Bangkok Post01/07/2013 – While the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) on Monday reversed its decision to cut the pledging price for ordinary paddy and maintain it at 15,000 baht per tonne until Sept 15, the Commerce Ministry will try to speed up rice sales and try to sell up to five million tonnes in…
Rice prices seen under ‘pressure’ on ample supply, FAO says
Source: Bloomberg04/05/2012 – Rice prices will probably remain under “pressure” in coming months as global production outpaces consumption for the eighth consecutive year, according to the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization.