Genetic diversity a big plus for the dark-pigmented rice grown in Thailand.

The new plan will focus on developing high-yielding, climate resilient varieties.

India’s Prime Minister inaugurates the new facility.

Kumar will begin his new role Feb. 1.

The two-day program was held at IRRI SARC’s center in India.

It would help reduce inflation and lower rice prices, FAS says.

Largest soybean exporter filling void during U.S.-China trade war.

Abundant inventories pull international food commodity prices lower.

Corn also up as attractive prices, financial support are expanding off-season acreage.

Estimated total is far below last year’s output.