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Contaminated rice found in China

Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain was contaminated with a toxic metal.

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Rice is a staple food in Indonesia, but there have been concerns about consumption levels

'No rice Tuesdays' in Indonesia video

Rice is the staple food in Indonesia, but from now on will not be eaten on Tuesdays.

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A farmer pulls a sledge loaded with rice seedlings in a farm on the outskirts of Yangon (Reuters)

Rising temperatures thwart rice growth - study

A projected rise in temperatures because of climate change will slow the growth of rice production in Asia, an international team of scientists says in a new study.

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Paddocks of rice are colour-coordintated to create 'paintings'

Turning rice into art video

Plants have featured in some of the world's most famous art - Van Gogh's Sunflowers springs to mind - but rice, well, not usually.

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