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Thai rice crop faces infestation BANGKOK, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Soaring populations of insects carrying viruses that wreck rice crops are plaguing parts of Thailand, agricultural experts warn. Thailand - Agriculture - Rice - Asia - Government Read more on UPI  →

Pawar calls for task force to promote hybrid rice Kolkata, July 10 : Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Saturday called for a national task force to promote hybrid rice. Read more on New Kerala  →

Watch Tower: Eat less rice ! The human body was never meant to consume rice! You see, our genes have hardly changed in more than 30,000 years. However, our food choices and lifestyle have changed dramatically. The caveman would hardly recognise our food or way of life. Read more on Central Chronicle  →

Replacing white rice with brown rice or other whole grains may reduce diabetes risk In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health have found that eating five or more servings of white rice per week was associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. In contrast, eating two or more servings ... →

Farmer sells rice to consumers, giving identity to usually nameless item OLIVEHURST, Calif. - Great sushi depends on rice that is just right — grains that are glossy and yielding after cooking, sticky with a touch of sweetness, but able to retain their colour, aroma and shape. Read more on Brandon Sun  →

Variety of brown rice choices, with a twist With consumers moving away from refined white starches, it's now side dishes like brown rice that are getting more face time. But the healthy grain is often described as dry and bland. Perhaps that's why manufacturers are developing blends that make the rice... Rice - Cereal - Brown ... →

Nonya Fried Rice 1/4 cup vegetable oil2 large red chillies, chopped and seeded, or 8 dried chillies, seeded and soaked in boiling water3 cloves garlic, chopped4 shallots, chopped3/4 cup dried shrimp soaked in boiling water,10 green prawns peeled deveined and cut into small pieces1 ½ cups jasmine rice, cooked2 tablespoons light soy1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar½ ... →

Fungicide boosts rice production Different technologies that could help boost rice production in the country will be showcased at the Rice Expo to be held on April 27 to 30 at the Syntech Research Station in Purok 2, Brgy. Sta. Arcadia in Cabanatuan City. Read more on Manila Bulletin  →

Outlook online forum taking questions now FarmOnline is now hosting a live online forum where National Farmers' Federation economics and trade manager Charles McElhone will answer your questions about what ABARE's Outlook forecasts will mean for the future of Australian agriculture. Read more on Queensland Country Life Classic rice pilaf in simple to make Step away from the box. ... →