Rice Almanac, 4th edition: Source Book for One of the Most Important Economic Activities on Earth
- ISBN-10
- 971220300X
- ISBN-13
- 9789712203008
- Category
- Rice
- Pages
- 298
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-12-01
- Publisher
- IRRI
- Authors
- B. Hardy, J. Maclean, G. Hettel
Description
This fourth edition of the Rice Almanac continues the tradition of the first three editions by showcasing rice as the most important staple food in the world and all that is involved in maintaining rice production. It also breaks new ground in its coverage of issues related to rice production, both environmental--including climate change--and its importance for food security and the global economy. It also further expands coverage of the world’s rice production area by featuring 80 rice-producing countries around the world.
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