USA – 2016 Rice Field Day expects growers from around the state
Scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 31, those in attendance will receive an update on research findings from this past year.
Nigeria – Importation of rice will stop in 2019 – Farmer speaks
The Government’s rice production scheme will stop the massive importation of rice in Nigeria, in the next three years.
Japan – Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain develops white cola made from rice!
The rice used in Shari Cola is completely Japan-grown
MoU Signed to Strengthen Cooperation in Developing West African Rice Value Chains
The initiative is intended to reach 120,000 farmers, of whom 30% are women, across Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, and Burkina Faso.
India – Drought-resistant rice variety released
The variety has a crop duration of 125 days, this is a big relief for farmers in the state, because they can safe resources.
Liberia – Modern Rice Machine Unveiled in Bong
The training was initiated by Africa Rice.
Ghana – New technologies boost rice production
The project’s goal is to increase the availability of appropriate and affordable technologies to sustainably improve the competitiveness of maize, rice, and soybean value chains in Northern Ghana.
USA – Rice farms receive federal help to provide waterbird habitat
The program also encourages other practices throughout the year, such as building nesting islands for birds in the middle of rice fields.
India – Rice planting rises in several States as monsoon catches up
Rice production in India is about 105 million tonnes annually. India accounts for over a fourth of global rice production.
USA – Acreage report, global events impacting crop prices
Long-grain rice harvested acreage has increased over the previous five years