Queues Form Outside Liberian Rice Wholesalers as Shortage Continues
With Liberia being hit hard by the global food crisis, Liberians all over the country are lining up for hours just to get their hands on rice. Read more here.
Rice Shipment Provides Brief Relief Amidst Shortage in Comoros
In Comoros, where rice is a major staple food for every household, the shortage is heavily felt. And while tons of rice are being shipped over, most families are still running out of stock. Read more here.
Scientists Create Eco-Friendly Nanoring Coating to Regulate Urea Release and Increase Rice Plant Yield
Urea is a compound that has great use in agriculture. Despite it being heavily utilized for rice plants, there isn’t enough supply of it due to evaporation. Scientists have found an eco-friendly way to contain urea and control its release to enhance the yield of rice plants.
Indonesia Recovering Fast From Food Crisis Thanks to Rice Production
The special staff assistant of Indonesia’s vice president discusses Indonesia’s success in recovering from the food crisis thanks to the country’s rice production. Read more about it here.
Global Food Crisis Forces Increment in Liberian Rice Market
Food insecurity is predicted to be problematic for coastal and Sahelian countries. In Liberia, rice stocks are depleting and prices are skyrocketing. Read more here.
Rice and Vegetable Prices to Rise After Typhoon Damages Philippines’ Farming Sector
Super Typhoon Karding made landfall in the Philippines, destroying a wide part of the country’s agricultural sector. Due to the damages, rice prices are expected to rise.
Local Philippine Government Launches Trash-For-Rice Program
In Muntinlupa City, Philippines, the local government has launched a program wherein residents can exchange recyclable trash for rice. Learn more here.
Philippines and Indonesia Predicted to be Hit Hard by India’s Rice Export Ban
To curb domestic prices and boost local supplies, India announced a rice export ban and imposed a 20% export tax on a number of rice varieties. While the decision will negatively affect several countries, there are also others that will benefit from it.
Wild Rice Harvesting Has Become a Decades-Long Tradition in Ball Club, Minnesota
3 men in a small Minnesota community have been keeping up a decades-long tradition of wild rice harvesting. Read more about it here.
Rice Dwarf Virus Endangers Indian Paddy Fields, May Reduce Crop Yields
First discovered in China, the rice dwarf virus is a plant disease that interferes with the development and growth of rice plants. The virus has been detected in paddy fields in India, causing alarm and fears of reduced crop yields.
