China – Surface ozone pollution damages rice production in China
The research team identified a specific stage of the rice plant’s development as being vulnerable to ozone pollution
Indonesia – Rice center to be established in Indramayu
The center will be provide farmers with knowledge and facilities to improve rice quality
USA – As drought slashes rice harvest, 900,000 face hunger in Sri Lanka
The government has so far set aside 8 billion rupees ($52 million) for cash-for-work programs in drought-hit areas.
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Rice Boom Raises Output but Old Problems Persist
New technologies, better roads and investors are need to get the rice to a greater point.
Australia – Rice industry predicts it will need to grow 25 per cent more grain to meet global population growth
Researches are focused in the production of rice with less water and less land extension trying to solve the demand
Myanmar – Dry Zone farmers struggle to switch to new rice varieties
New seeds, farm methods and education campaigns to understand the process, produce more and contribute to food security
USA – New rice variety YRM70 meets Middle East, Japan demand and yields grower support
A game changer for production and environmental care
USA – Rice Market: Colombia to Remove Import Restrictions on U.S. Rough Rice
Imports in need of the deregulation to get it through the country
USA – Requiem for Rice: Collaborative project commemorates contributions of enslaved Africans
A new interesting perspective to see the rice sector or at least its beginnings
USA – Dept. of Ag Seed Lab Discovery Prevents Significant Rice Losses
A measure to prevent significant losses to farmers in Louisiana