What kind of rice do consumers want? What kind of rice do consumers want? April 1, 2015 About a third of the world’s rice is produced and consumed in South Asia. By 2035, about...Read More
Who eats the most rice? Who eats the most rice? October 4, 2011 On average, each person in the world consumes more than 50 kilograms of rice a year (see...Read More
A look at India A look at India July 27, 2009 “Rice is life” truly lives up to its meaning in India, where its origin dates back to...Read More
Cartograms: distortion for a better view Cartograms: distortion for a better view January 18, 2008 Cartograms are maps on which areas are altered to reflect the subject of interest. They accentuate patterns,...Read More
Asia and sub-Saharan Africa: rice in numbers Asia and sub-Saharan Africa: rice in numbers October 13, 2006 This issue’s Rice facts presents some key information on the rice situation in Asia and selected rice-producing...Read More
Essential food for the poor Essential food for the poor September 9, 2002 Approximately 70% of the world’s 1.3 billion poor people live in Asia, where rice is the staple...Read More