Policy Shifts in India and the Philippines Helped Change the Global Rice Market
Policy changes done by India and the Philippines aided in changing and reducing the prices in the global rice market, according to an agricultural economist.
Byproduct of Native Rice Wine in the Philippines May Unlock New Health Benefits
Tapuy, a Philippine rice wine made from black and white glutinous rice, may just be the key to longevity. Researchers found that the solid byproduct of this rice wine may combat aging and also improve gut health.
NAPIGEN, Inc.’s Gene-Edited Rice With CMS is Not Subject to Regulation According to USDA
The cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) trait is a vital component of developing high-yielding hybrid rice. The USDA has stated that NAPIGEN, Inc.’s rice with gene-edited CMS is not subject to regulation, allowing the company to take its first step towards commercializing the rice plants.
Vietnam Rice Export Sector Encounters Challenges in the First Two Months of 2025
The rice export sector of Vietnam faced difficulties in the first two months of 2025, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to convene with important figures to assess the situation and come up with long-term solutions.
Rice Bran Wax Industry Projected to Surge Until 2034
Future Market Insights, Inc., projected that the global sales of rice bran wax will reach a record-high of nearly USD 800 million by 2034. This is due to the increasing demand and use of rice bran wax in cosmetics, personal care products, and various industries.
Series of Typhoons Hikes up Philippines’ Rice Imports
The Philippines is projected to be remain as the world’s top importer of rice. In a report, data the USDA revealed that the recent typhoons that ravaged the country reduced local rice production, and the Philippines might exceed 5 million MT of rice imports.
Burned Rice Hulls Could Help Batteries Double Their Energy Capacity
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan produced hard carbon from rice hull ash. The team found that batteries could store more charges using rice hull ash.
Climate Change Affecting Quality of Rice in East Asia
A team of researchers led by Dr. Xianfeng Lu of China’s Shaanxi Normal University did a study on rice quality patterns using data collected over 35 years. Their research revealed that climate change is a major contributing factor in the decline of rice quality in Japan and China.
“Half-Rice Bill” Proposed in the Philippines
Hundreds of metric tons of rice in the Philippines are being wasted yearly. The Department of Agriculture seeks to push an initiative that will offer half the amount of rice in food establishments nationwide.
Rice, the Staple Food of Every Filipino Household
For millions of Filipinos, no meal is complete without a serving of rice. Despite high rice prices and challenges in rice production, the grain remains to be present in each household as a vital part of the Filipino lifestyle and culture.
