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Question by MELY A: rice and corn grains business in the philippines? I am planning to put up a business particularly buying & selling of grains like palay and corn. How to put up this business. How much should be the capital? and what are the facilities and equipment to be installed. How to dispose the purchased palay or corn in big dealers? do you also recommend dealers? I am from Isabela, northern luzon and I heard selling price in nueva ecija is with higher price? please give me useful information. thank you Best answer: Answer by WilliamIts a great idea.. I think you should proceed it.. Give your answer to this question…. Click here to Read More

Hybrid rice can ‘feed the world’ Renowned agriculture scientist Yuan Longping receives a scroll with a giant Chinese character for “longevity” as a birthday gift on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 21st Century Forum. Read more on People’s…. Click here to Read More

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…. Click here to Read More

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…. Click here to Read More

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…. Click here to Read More

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 of brown rice per week was associated with a lower risk of the disease. Read more on…. Click here to Read More

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…. Click here to Read More

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 rice – Grains – Cook Read more on San Francisco…. Click here to Read More

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 teaspoon white pepper2 eggs beaten … Read more on Australian Broadcasting…. Click here to Read More