USA – Acreage report, global events impacting crop prices
Long-grain rice harvested acreage has increased over the previous five years
India – Direct seeding of rice
Under the new technology, farmers can skip seven to eight (ploughing and planking) processes.
USA – LSU Rice Research Station enjoys good weather, crowds for field day
The field day drew more than 500 farmers and industry members to the station.
India – ‘Water management in rice output key to tackle climate change’
The improvement in water management will also help in reducing methane emissions and arsenic uptake in the rice fields.
Nigeria – Meet The 35 Year-Old Entrepreneur Who Owns Nigeria’s 2nd Largest Rice Farm
Nigerians consume more than 5 million metric tons of rice every year, with a significant portion of its consumption needs sourced from imports.
Canadá – U of T Mississauga professor discovers new origins for farmed rice
The domestication of rice has been going on for much longer than originally thought
As Cities Swell, West Africa’s Appetite for Rice Is Growing
Rice harvest in region reached all-time high last year. Ivory Coast, Senegal, Nigeria aim for self-sufficiency.
China – China Rice Museum Celebrates the Grain
Rice Museum pays homage to Yuan Longping, otherwise known as the “father of hybrid rice”.
Scientists identify protein which boosts rice yield by fifty percent
The study has allowed to develop rice crops that manage their own pH levels , this would increase yield up to 54 percent
How you take white rice can ‘make a big difference’
Eating rice with protein reduces the glycaemic index to a 50 percent.