Rice Seeing Renewed Demand Amid Skyrocketing Wheat Prices
With food crises hitting many countries around the globe, rice is being looked into as a calorie-dense alternative. Read more here.
Vietnamese Rice Reaches Wider Global Markets Thanks to Brand Names
Under Vietnamese brand names registered internationally, more and more nations across the globe are able to enjoy Vietnamese rice.
Philippines’ Leyte Rice Considered 3rd Best in the World
The Philippines’ Renucci Rice has been ranked the 3rd best in the world. Read more here.
Farmers in Bangladesh Use Underground Reservoirs for Rice Production
According to a study published in Science, pumping up groundwater done by millions of farmers in Bangladesh has led the country to become the world’s fourth-highest producer of rice. The process takes advantage of the country’s monsoon months.
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.
