A prolonged dry spell caused by increasingly dry winters, higher temperatures and less rain has put the fertile region’s rice harvest and other crops at risk.
Tag: Rice
This Ancient Brew Has Retro Appeal in South Korea
Makgeolli, a rice wine made by Korean farmers for centuries, has become a cosmopolitan sensation over the past decade. The buzz grew during Covid lockdowns.
Tracing Mexico’s Complicated Relationship With Rice
Having arrived in the country via the Spanish Conquest, the grain’s presence poses the question: What’s native, and what isn’t, when it comes to a nation’s culinary history?
For Many Members of the Arab American Diaspora, Mansaf Offers a Taste of Home
The traditional Bedouin dish of bread, rice, lamb and yogurt is a talisman of identity in Jordan — and in various communities in suburban Detroit.
In Senegal, a Return to Homegrown Rice
The country has remained mostly dependent on the grain’s importation since colonization in the 1800s. But some locals are trying to change that.
The Thrilling Dare of Scorched Rice
When browned on the bottom of the pot by a skilled cook, the grain is transformed into a complex delicacy, one prized by food cultures around the world.
Yuan Longping, Plant Scientist Who Helped Curb Famine, Dies at 90
His development of high-yield rice hybrids in the 1970s led to steeply rising harvests in Asia and Africa and made him a national hero in China, credited with saving countless lives.
India’s Farm Subsidies Lead to Waste but Support Millions
In a country plagued with malnutrition, government support has led to wasted crop surpluses. But with jobs lacking, many feel they have little choice but to work the land.
This Japanese Shop Is 1,020 Years Old. It Knows a Bit About Surviving Crises.
A mochi seller in Kyoto, and many of Japan’s other centuries-old businesses, have endured by putting tradition and stability over profit and growth.