Rice
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Paddy rice growers in Nigeria asked to take advantage of Africa’s largest mill
NIGERIA – Paddy rice farmers all over Nigeria have been urged to take advantage of the Lagos Rice Mill project in a bid to meet…
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Uganda Revenue Authority bolsters imported rice testing with advanced machine
UGANDA- The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recently acquired a cutting-edge machine to enhance the testing of imported rice to determine its country of origin. …
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Researchers uncover the genetic secrets behind ‘ultra-low’ GI rice
PHILIPPINES- Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines have discovered the genes responsible for low and ultra-low glycemic index (GI) in…
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Uganda’s rice traders blame URA for the surging price of the commodity in the local market
UGANDA – Rice importers, under the umbrella body of the Kampala Rice Traders Association, have accused the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of conflict of interest…
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Long Grain unveils cutting-edge rice mill facility in Cambodia
ASIA – Long Grain Co. Ltd., a specialty rice producer and distributor has unveiled a US$9 million world-class rice milling facility in Cambodia, Southern Asia.…