Philippines – Rice sufficiency seen possible via increased demand for other staples
Increased demand for alternative staples may enable the Philippines to become sufficient in rice sooner than expected, an Agriculture official said over the weekend.
Colombia – U.N. honors CIAT project that “saved” rice crops in Colombia
The prizes will be awarded at the United Nations Climate Summit next Sept. 23 in New York City.
Canada – Wild rice harvest may be hampered from wet, cool 2014
Wild rice is a natural crop in northwestern Ontario and Manitoba.
Bangladesh – Rice dearer in capital
Prices of rice have increased by around Tk 2 a kilogram in last one week in Dhaka city.
USA – USA Rice Federation asks for student applicants
Scholarship prizes total $8,500.
India – Gujarat rice millers look for automation
Besides automation, the rice millers in state are also looking at technology upgradation that will bring efficiency in sorting with colour sorting machinery, improved quality for polishing and whitening of rice.
Vietnam – Rising sea levels mean trouble for Vietnam’s rice farmers
It’s mid-season here in Soc Trang Province, Vietnam. The fields are full, and under an easy monsoon wind, the crop rolls like massive emerald sheets.
USA – U.S. rice farmers see opportunity in China
Until a few years ago, no one would have considered exporting much rice to China, but that’s changing.
India – ‘Focus on aromatic rice will boost India’s exports’
India should focus on production of indigenous aromatic rice varieties so that export avenues open up, an expert with the Philippine-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) said.
Philippines – Phl now Asia’s fastest rice producer
The Philippines registered the biggest improvement in rice production in Asia, according to recent world market data.