Indonesian farmers could earn an added net income of US$100 or more per hectare per season by following fertilizer advice from a new free phone service.



Indonesian farmers could earn an added net income of US$100 or more per hectare per season by following fertilizer advice from a new free phone service.


Grain quality experts have revealed the glycemic index (GI) of 235 varieties of rice including 143 traditional varieties and 92 modern varieties.

Rice consumers concerned about reports that rice is linked to diabetes can rest assured that rice can be part of a healthy diet, with scientists finding the GI of most rice is low to medium.