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
ASEAN cooperation: Crucial to global food security ASEAN cooperation: Crucial to global food security April 28, 2014 There is a clear and present danger that another global food price crisis will emerge sooner rather...Read More
Women’s farm roles key to food sufficiency in Burundi Women’s farm roles key to food sufficiency in Burundi March 18, 2014 Coinciding with International Women’s Month celebrations, Burundi’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Ir. Odette Kayitesi, underscored...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
Both politics and monsoons can affect the rice market Both politics and monsoons can affect the rice market April 1, 2013 Global rice prices have been fairly stable since 2012 after a run up in the first half...Read More
Women restore balance in rice fields with flowers Women restore balance in rice fields with flowers March 7, 2013 By planting flowers around their rice paddies, women farmers in Vietnam are saving 42% on insect control...Read More
Global rice trade faces uncertainty in 2013 Global rice trade faces uncertainty in 2013 January 11, 2013 The Rice Trader’s 4th annual World Rice Conference revealed that the global rice market was hinged on...Read More
Appeasing ‘nine dragons’ enraged by climate change Appeasing ‘nine dragons’ enraged by climate change January 1, 2013 Vietnam’s mighty Mekong Delta comprises nine river mouths that give it its local name, “Cuu Long,” or...Read More
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
Giving an edge to young African researchers Giving an edge to young African researchers November 20, 2012 It was a proud moment for three PhD students from West Africa participating in the graduation ceremony...Read More