IRRI's pro-vitamin A rice line GR2E deemed "no public health, safety concern" in Australia and New Zealand.

Decline reflects poorer maize output prospects in Argentina, Brazil and South Africa.

Family-owned Two Brooks Farm relies on waterfowl for a good amount of fertilizer and stays clear of fungicides and insecticides.

The initiative seeks to provide direct benefits to 22,000 farm households.

Forecasts call for country to produce more rice than in 2016-17.

Heavy rains in December cause a slight decrease in predicted production.

The goal is improve direct-seeding practices to help current DSR end-users maximize its full benefits.

Food commodity prices broadly steady.

TIC Gums integration is enhancing company's texture capabilities.

Rice, barley and chickpeas among crops affected by cuts.