Sri Lanka’s food production hit by extreme drought followed by floods 06.29.2017 By Holly Demaree-Saddler Rice production to drop by nearly 40% in 2017.Read More
IFC, AMRU Rice to promote sustainable rice production in Cambodia 06.20.2017 By Eric Schroeder Groups will train at least 2,000 contracted farmers in AMRU's supply chain in Kampong Cham Province.Read More
Potential agreement set to expand regional rice seed-sharing in Southeast Asia 06.12.2017 By Holly Demaree-Saddler The new agreement would expand the current South Asia Regional Seed Policy Agreement.Read More
New rice flours work in clean label and gluten-free items 06.09.2017 By Jeff Gelski Ingredion says the new flours achieve the functionality and shelf life associated with the use of hydrocolloids and modified starches.Read More
India on pace for record rice procurement 06.06.2017 By Holly Demaree-Saddler Rice exports remain strong due to demand for non-Basmati rice.Read More
Dangote to invest more than $1 billion in Nigeria 06.01.2017 By Eric Schroeder Company plans to grow and process rice in seven Nigerian states over next five years.Read More
Iraq purchases U.S. rice 05.31.2017 By Holly Demaree-Saddler The sale comes almost a full year since negotiations between the U.S. and Iraq.Read More
IRRI, UN Environment plans training strategy for rice assurance program 05.22.2017 By Holly Demaree-Saddler The SRP aims to encourage 1 million smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart sustainable best practices by 2021.Read More
Cambodia to export more rice to China 05.19.2017 By Eric Schroeder New rules in E.U. have country looking for other markets.Read More
Laos, IRRI expand partnership to increase food, nutrition security 05.09.2017 By Holly Demaree-Saddler It will contribute to the development of the country’s rice sector.Read More