Tag Archives: grain

Increasing the yield potential of rice has always been the priority in working to increase food security. But, in the race to feed the world, grain quality,...

In the middle of the 19th century, rice was the economic backbone of Japanese society. Hierarchical ranks of feudal lords were determined by the amount...

(Photo: R. Panaligan) Three major cereal price spikes hit world markets in the past few years, one in 2007-08, another in 2010-11, and the third in 2012....

Global rice prices have been fairly stable since 2012 after a run up in the first half of 2011 in anticipation of the reintroduction of the Thai mortgage...

Promoting locally produced rice sustains cultivation of the crop, which leads to the country’s economic growth.(Photos: R. Raman, AfricaRice) A celebration...

Once an unwanted waste material, rice husk is now used as fuel for generating electricity for households and industries as well as a replacement for wood...

A bundle of rice panicles is often used as a lucky charm for a bountiful new year. In this year’s first issue, Rice Today continues to bring together...

Long ago, when the world was new and peaceful, trees grew tall and strong, flowers bloomed, oceans and swift rivers rippled under sunny skies, and animals...

The Adventures of Gabby Ghas cover. (Photo: Chris Quintana) More than being entertaining, a well-told story may serve as an agent of change and cultural...

Cesar Martinez. (Photo: Neil Palmer, CIAT) Several factors influenced César Martínez’s lifelong devotion to rice. One was an early mentor’s enthusiasm...