Cadmium, a chemical element which can be highly toxic to the human body was found in 10% of the rice available in China, according to a recent survey.
Rice Consumption Falls to Record Low in South Korea
Statistics Korea has revealed that South Korea's per-capita consumption of rice fell to a record low last year as more and more people chose different diets.
Statistics Korea has revealed that South Korea's per-capita consumption of rice fell to a record low last year as more and more people chose different diets.
A survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2002 showed that 28.4 percent of the surveyed rice was polluted with lead and cadmium. Copper, Zinc, lead and arsenic were also found in rice plantations across the nation.
Record High Prices of Sugar, Grain
Prices of sugar, grain and oilseed have hit the roof and touched a record high, recent report reveals.
Prices of sugar, grain and oilseed have hit the roof and touched a record high, recent report reveals.
Green Super Rice
Green Super Rice, bred to preform well in case of toughest conditions like drought and low inputs, is a step away from reaching farmers.
Green Super Rice, bred to preform well in case of toughest conditions like drought and low inputs, is a step away from reaching farmers.
