Rice provides Nepal’s 53% of cereal consumption and 30% of protein intake.

Measure to reduce rice cultivation has led to reduced supplies.

The organization is providing solutions to reduce post-harvest loss.

Near-normal monsoon rainfall and government policies contributed to the 2017-18 increase.

The disease resistance gene, Ptr, has a structure that has not been seen in plants before.

Working to advance global rice breeding effort.

Crane’s election to the board will be voted on during SunRice’s annual general meeting.

Production dropped in 2017-18 but with normal weather conditions, it is expected to increase in the new crop year.

The FDA’s decision coincides with the approval from Health Canada and Food Standards Australia New Zealand.

USDA forecasts lower production in 2018-19 due to less planted area.