Nigeria – Why does Nigeria import so much rice?
The country is in need to be a self-sufficient rice producer.
India – Ethnic rice varieties to come under a brand
Organic agriculture and cultivation of ethnic and scented rice varieties are involved in the new project who aims to rejuvenate rice cultivation and its practices.
Australia – Arants producing rice ‘a little different’ from any other
An idea that demonstrates how to catch opportunities and your own place in the rice system/market
Africa – Guinea-Bissau’s rice development project receives AfDB support
The project is estimated at US $6.13 million.
Papua New Guinea – Ruti valley to produce rice soon
Rice could be grown in Papua New Guinea but lack of awareness had been a hindrance to its development.
UK – Modern agriculture cultivates climate change – we must nurture biodiversity
Crop-breeding innovations are merely a short-term solution for falling yields.
Nigeria – Residents shift to local rice in Enugu
The local rice has some benefits such as it is more nutritious, filling and tasty.
USA – U.S. rice exports to Colombia slide in 2016
The decline in exports dropped Colombia to the ninth largest market for U.S. rice exports, down from the fourth largest market in 2015, the USDA said.
Nigeria – States, farmers intensify local rice production
This is because the development has not only forced consumers to patronise the different species of locally produced rice, it has also given impetus to the farmers to look inward to see ways of increasing their yield.
India – Basmati rice industry is expecting a rebound in 2017-18
The export of Bastami rice is expected to increase with the rise of prices in paddy rice