The new types of rice released in 2013 include nine salt-tolerant varieties in the Philippines, three flood-tolerant varieties in South Asia, and six in sub-Saharan Africa. (Image source: Krista Johanson/sxc.hu)
In 2013, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) had released nine salt-tolerant varieties in the Philippines
Rice protein is high in quality but modest in content. (Image source: Monika Szczygie/sxc.hu)
Rice alone cannot fulfil the dietary needs of the human body and, therefore, it is essential to add additional nutrients like Zinc for better health maintenance
Planting of winter crops increased 5.5 per cent to 61.9mn hectares (152.9mn acres) as of January first week from the same time a year earlier. (Image source: Jim Frech/sxc.hu)
Food grain production in India is set to climb to a record in 2014 plantation area has been expanded in the country, according to Agriculture Ministry
The soybean sector covers a range of businesses that involve food and oil processing, production, animal husbandry, chemical fibre and other industries. (Image source: UnitedSoybeanBoard/Flickr)
Soybean imports in China are likely to rise to a new high by August 2014 due to the fall in domestic output and increased demand for animal feed and edible oil
The scheme will raise the image of the product and strategically brand it in international markets. (Image source: oneVillage Initiative/Flickr)
The Malaysian government will implement a certification scheme based on its standards to brand the sustainablity and nutritional benefits of the country’s palm oil
