The two faces of rice prices The two faces of rice prices July 1, 2014 In the wake of the world food price crisis of 2007-08, the consensus view is that, because...Read More
A shock wave from global cereal price spikes? A shock wave from global cereal price spikes? April 1, 2013 Three major cereal price spikes hit world markets in the past few years, one in 2007-08, another...Read More
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Trends in global rice consumption Trends in global rice consumption January 1, 2013 Rice is a staple for nearly half of the world’s seven billion people. However, more than 90%...Read More
Striking a balance Striking a balance January 9, 2012 The 3rd World Rice Conference India’s export machine emerged as the talk of the town in Ho...Read More
Changing the face of rice Changing the face of rice April 4, 2011 What does it take to attain global food security? This is a question for which rice provides...Read More
Volatile markets, cautious traders Volatile markets, cautious traders January 26, 2011 New risk elements and climate change dominated the proceedings of The Rice Trader’s (TRT) second World Rice...Read More
The rise of rice The rise of rice January 7, 2011 Rice will never be just another commodity. Much of the truth behind this simple statement can be...Read More
The global rice market: Where is it going? The global rice market: Where is it going? April 14, 2010 Global rice prices started moving upward in November 2009 after months of steadily declining since reaching their...Read More