rice

Rice is the staple food for over half of world's population

Near-record global production of rice still falls below need, UN says

20 December 2004
Global rice production this year almost hit the 1999 record, but was inadequate for projected consumption and left little available for trade, the United Nations agricultural agency says.

UN food agency launches 'Rice is Life' photography contest

22 April 2004
With rice feeding more than half the world’s population and providing income for millions of rice processors and traders, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today launched a global photography contest as part of a year-long campaign to promote improved production and access to this vital crop.
Rice is the staple food for over half of world's population

UN rice conference opens, aims to boost production, efficiency and sustainability

12 February 2004
With more than 2 billion people in developing nations depending on the rice-based system for their economic livelihood, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today opened a two-day international conference aimed at increasing production through greater efficiency and sustainability.