4 EFFECTS OF THE GLOBAL RICE CRISIS & WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP

1. HIGHER PRICES

Rice is affordable and popular, but with a crisis, People with low incomes can only afford as much rice as they used to. They may have to choose between buying rice or other necessities. This can lead to food shortages and health issues.

2. LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Limited rice availability may make it hard for consumers to buy it. This can lead to shortages in some areas and cause prices to go up even more!

3.REDUCED QUALITY

Some producers might sell low-quality rice or mix different kinds of rice to keep up with the demand. This could mess with the quality of the rice that consumers can buy.

4. INCREASED COMPETITION

The rice shortage will be the worst it's been in 20 years, and this is affecting many countries. Some regions may be given priority access to the available rice, which could impact the price and availability of rice in different parts of the world.

With the global rice shortage looming, we need to give props where props are due. Milled rice may not get all the hype that other rice gets, but it has some serious benefits. It's affordable, versatile, has a longer shelf life, and is better for you when compared to most rice on the market. So let's show some love for milled rice this Earth Month and do our part to support sustainable food practices. Take time to get educated on what's happening outside of your community. Remember,?#RiceIsCulture!