Disease-Resistant Rice Developed Through Genome Editing
Through genome editing, disease-resistant rice has been developed. This discovery can potentially increase global crop production, which feeds half the world’s population.
Botswana to Introduce New Drought-Tolerant Rice Varieties to Increase Yields
The National Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Botswana entered into a partnership with African Agriculture PTY LTD to develop agricultural technology and increase rice yields in the country.
Thailand’s January to May Rice Export Volume Increased by 27% According to the Commerce Ministry
The Commerce Ministry of Thailand announced that the country’s rice exports for January to May went up by 27%. In May alone, the shipments were jumped at a high of 88% from a year earlier.
Researchers Conduct Cultivation Studies to Solve Rice Climate Challenges
The cultivation of rice is in jeopardy as the globe warms up, posing a threat to the food and livelihoods of billions of people and requiring the world to develop new ways to cultivate one of its most vital crops.
Global Rice Shortage Predicted to Be the Biggest in 20 Years According to Analysts
The strained supply of rice is the result of the ongoing war in Ukraine as well as severe weather conditions in rice-producing countries. Fitch Solutions forecasts that the global rice shortage is set to be the biggest in 20 years.
Delayed Monsoons in South Asia May Hamper World’s Rice Supply
The annual monsoons in India hit the country later than usual due to climate change. Extreme weather events such as prolonged heatwaves and intense rainfalls have started to affect rice crops in the country.
Philippines Targets 97.5% Rice Self-Sufficiency by 2028
President of the Philippines and agriculture secretary Bongbong Marcos revealed that the roadmap of the Masagana Rice Industry Development has been approved. The program seeks to achieve 97.5% rice self-sufficiency in 5 years.
Pangasinan Town Attempts to Set Guinness World Record for Longest-Lined Native Rice Cake
The town of Asingan in Pangasinan will be holding its annual Kankanen Festival in early June. In the festival, the town is eyeing to set the world record for the longest-lined native rice cake.
Legacy of “Father of Hybrid Rice” Continues at IRRI Amid Food Security Concerns
Cultivating and developing hybrid rice is highly important now more than ever as climate change continues to reduce global rice production. Yuan Longping’s hybrid rice legacy continues at the International Rice Research Institute where numerous scientists are seeking to produce varieties of rice that can help with food security.
Current Global Rice Shortage Projected to Be the Worst in the Last 20 Years
Researchers predict the current global rice scarcity will be the worst in the last 20 years. They also warned market consumers to stay alert for rice prices to remain around recent highs until 2024.
