Benin – Africa: Innovations Boost Income for Women Rice Farmers
Africa produced over 14 million tonnes in 2015 and is a source of income for more than 35 million smallholder farmers.
New resource for managing the Mexican rice borer
A study suggest that the insect could cause more than $40 million a year losses in the worst case.
Australia – More rice varieties starting to show promise for the Tropical North
The research is part of a collaboration between Mr Barfield and Sunrice.
USA – California rice plantings to increase only slightly from 2015
Farmers in the Golden State intend to seed rice on 427,000 acres, 1 percent above the acreage seeded last year, the National Agricultural Statistics Service forecast based on a survey conducted in March.
Philippines – Thai rice officials visit IRRI; stronger partnership afoot
The two parties have been holding a series of meetings aimed at further fleshing out the collaboration of their scientists as they discussed the implementation of new set of collaborative research programs for Thailand supported by the Thai government.
Vietnam – Experts: Third rice crop may lead drought and salinity to worsen
The Department of Cultivation’s plan to expand the acreage of the 2016 autumn-winter rice crop, or the third rice crop.
USA – Rice production takes root in Maine
The third successful rice-growing season is close and the Wild Folk Farm is focus on educational, research and experimental commercial rice operation.
Philippines – Village level rice mill can be profitable
The compact rice mill, LH 5001 model from Korea, can perform the functions of bigger mills that are found in rice processing complexes.
Thailand – Parched fields force Thailand to look beyond rice
The main goal right now is to encourage millions of rice farmers to diversify their crops.
India – Aromatic Pusa basmati rice brings new hope
High yield of 1,600 quintals last year has encouraged farmers to cultivate this new variety.