Tag: Rice production

According to agricultural reports, no genetically modified (GM) rice is currently available for commercial sale on the market anywhere in the world. So, is rice genetically modified or not? The definitive answer lies in understanding the difference between commercial availability and the extensive research and development happening globally.

According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Asian countries overwhelmingly lead global rice consumption. However, determining which country eats the most rice per year is complex, requiring a distinction between total volume consumed and average per capita intake to provide an accurate picture. This article will break down the consumption data from both perspectives.