Event is one of India’s largest technology oriented rice conferences.

System of Rice Intensification could impact more than 55 rice-producing countries.

Imports surged in 2012 and have grown each year thereafter.

This is Marbour’s first rice business acquisition in North America.

Private sector will lead the projects, with government support.

New code of practice will help countries comply.

Facility is part of company’s paddy farm, and will produce 36,000 tonnes of milled rice per year.

New Southwind Milling facility to have capacity of 12 tph.

Key support to be offered for wheat and maize flour and rice fortification.

The USDA said stocks are down about 89 million cwt.