By Hoai Anh A group of foreign tourists said they were excited to try harvesting rice in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang with local residents regardless of language barriers. Sil, a Romanian tourist, recently posted a video on his Facebook page, sharing his experience during the trip to Ha Giang from Oct. 25 […]
Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as a key potential market. Hanoi (VNA) – Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as […]
The Assisted-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in collaboration with the Ogun Government, has distributed agro inputs to 100 rice farmers in the state. The inputs were distributed yesterday in Abeokuta ahead of the upcoming dry season farming. The support was facilitated by the FGN/OGSG/IFAD-Assisted Value Chain Development Programme […]
The risks associated with the cooking and storage of rice Rice can be contaminated by the spores from a type of harmful bacteria, Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning. The spores can survive normal cooking and if the rice is not cooled quickly enough and/or stored incorrectly, rapid growth of the spores and toxin […]
MOAH and MOSH Contamination in Rice: Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH) are chemical compounds primarily derived from crude oil, and they can find their way into rice through various stages of production, storage, and packaging. 1. Sources of MOAH and MOSH Contamination in Rice: Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) […]
Genetically modified (GM) rice refers to rice varieties that have been altered through genetic engineering to exhibit traits that do not naturally occur in conventional rice. These modifications aim to improve various characteristics such as increased nutritional value, pest resistance, herbicide tolerance, enhanced growth rates, and higher yields. Genetic modification in rice has the potential […]
EU rice farmers have adopted forward-thinking methods that minimize environmental impact. Dubai, UAE: The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign, an EU-funded initiative dedicated to promoting European rice in the UAE, is grounded in a commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural practices that are beneficial for both the environment and consumers. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve […]
Aflatoxins, particularly Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), are toxic compounds produced by Aspergillus fungi, commonly found in various crops, including rice. These toxins pose significant health risks, including liver cancer and other liver diseases. Rice, being a staple food in many parts of the world, is particularly vulnerable to aflatoxin contamination, which varies by region and environmental […]
Five WTO members – Argentina, Australia, Canada, Ukraine and the US – have alleged that India provides excessive market support to wheat and rice which distorts global trade. In a communication of the World Trade Organization (WTO), these countries claimed that India’s apparent MPS (market price support) for rice appears to have been over 87 […]
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is calling on local farmers to adopt advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions in rice production, aiming to enhance the country’s rice competitiveness in the global market. Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is calling on local farmers to adopt advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions in rice production, aiming to enhance […]
