China’s Yunnan Province Currently Transplanting a New Super Hybrid Rice Variant
China’s father of hybrid rice, Professor Yuan Longping, has developed a new super hybrid rice variant that is currently undergoing transplanting in the Yunnan Province.
Africa Moves Towards Rice Self-Sufficiency with GEM Technology
Traditional parboiling in African countries has caused problems in different sectors: to the environment, through deforestation; to women, through unsafe labor practices; and to the urban and rural dwellers who suffer from pollution. GEM parboiling technology poses a solution, one that will push Africa to become self-sufficient in rice production.
FAO Formally Becomes a Member of the Sustainable Rice Platform
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has become a member of the Sustainable Rice Platform. With the FAO’s membership, they aim to work hand-in-hand with the SRP and its other members to initiate numerous rice projects in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as on a global scale.
Liberia Fisheries and Rice Projects Flourish With Japan’s Support
Director of Liberia’s Food and Agriculture Organization shares the fruitful results of the country’s various fisheries and rice projects with the support of the Japanese government. Small-scale fishmongers and rice farmers benefit.
Export of Rice and Black Tea to China to Rise in 2021-2022
According to the experts in India’s rice industry, China’s interest in rice and black tea will help the Indian rice business grow in 2021-2022.
Rice Reserve to be Released by South Korea Due to Output Shortage
South Korea plans on releasing more of its rice reserve as last year’s record-long rainy season and typhoons have reduced the output of grains.
Thailand and Indonesia in Talks to Sign a 4-year Rice Deal
The government of Thailand aims to sell as much as one million tonnes of rice this year to Indonesia in a government-to-government (G2G) deal said to be signed during the final week of March this year.
Müller Rice Protein Now Available in the UK
Dairy giant Müller has hopped on the high-protein trend by launching its own rice protein products. The new Müller Rice Protein is the brand’s first new product development in over three years.
Bangkok Tokyo Architecture Proposes Cabin Design Made of Recycled Materials for Thai Rice Farmers
It isn’t uncommon for Thai locals to build their own housing using materials that are readily available. Bangkok Tokyo Architecture took upon a challenge to propose their vision of a residence for local farmers using recycled materials that are available in the area.
Bühler’s Smart Rice Millers Mark Huge Leap in Food Processing Technology
Smart rice millers are the new face of rice processing technology, thanks to industry leader Bühler Group’s contribution to the ever-growing world of agricultural automation. Offering real-time quality updates, touchscreen controls, and more, this new system is set to break barriers in rice milling quality and profit.
