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As a whole grain, black rice retains its outer bran layer, which is an excellent source of dietary fibre. This fibre supports ...

Rice is a staple ingredient in an endless array of recipes and it’s found in millions of pantries around the world, but not all types are created equal. And with so many varieties available on store ...

The two are more different than they are alike.

Not all rice spikes blood sugar. These five healthier varieties digest slowly and help people with diabetes enjoy rice safely ...

IN a quest to enhance the country’s rice yield, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is pinning hopes on new rice varieties that are being tested through the variety field trials (VFT) ...

Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. encouraged rice farmers in areas served by rice processing systems (RPS) to focus on ...

Government agencies have begun introducing new rice varieties and climate-smart technology to reduce the shortage of rice in Kenya which stands at 600,000 metric tons annually. According to the ...

Pakistan’s rice exports fell 68.52% during July–December 2025, with Basmati exports down 93%. The government has announced ...

THE government of Guyana in 2026 will explore new markets with Mexico and Europe to According to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, this measure, outlined in the 2026 national budget will see ...