Rice
Cereal grain and staple food
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Rice is a cereal grain and in its domesticated form is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Asia and Africa. Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa —or, much less commonly, Oryza glaberrima. Asian rice was domesticated in China some 13,500 to 8,200 years ago; African rice was domesticated in Africa about 3,000 years ago. Rice has become commonplace in many cultures worldwide; in 2021, 787 million tons were produced, placing it fourth after sugarcane, maize, and wheat. Only some 8% of rice is traded internationally. China, India, and Indonesia are the largest consumers of rice. A substantial amount of the rice produced in developing nations is lost after harvest through factors such as poor transport and storage. Rice yields can be reduced by pests including insects, rodents, and birds, as well as by weeds, and by diseases such as rice blast. Traditional rice polycultures such as rice-duck farming, and modern integrated pest management seek to control damage from pests in a sustainable way.
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Arsenal's Rice set to play on despite broken toeArsenal midfielder Declan Rice is set to continue playing despite a broken toe.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Referee 'didn't like' Rice red card in Brighton drawPremier League referee Chris Kavanagh says he "didn't like" Declan Rice's red card during Arsenal's draw with Brighton last month.BBC Sport - Published | |
O'Shea says he never indulges in Rice 'what ifs'Republic of Ireland assistant boss John O'Shea insists he has given no thought to how the side might look had Declan Rice not switched allegiance to England.BBC Sport - Published | |
Brighton fight back to draw after Arsenal have Rice sent offA second-half goal from Joao Pedro saw Brighton come from behind to draw after Arsenal had Declan Rice sent off in an entertaining game in north London.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Rice 'made the difference' for Arsenal against BournemouthMatch of the Day pundit and ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright analyses Declan Rice's performance in the Gunners' 3-0 win over Bournemouth.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Rice has improved title-chasing ArsenalBBC Sport looks at Declan Rice's impact at Arsenal as they prepare to meet title rivals Manchester City.BBC Sport - Published | |
England's Rice set for 'pinch me' moment against BelgiumDeclan Rice says it will be a "pinch me" moment as he captains England on his 50th appearance in Tuesday night's friendly against Belgium at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rice back injury suffered in Spurs draw not seriousTests have shown Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice did not suffer a serious back injury during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.BBC Sport - Published | |
The branded staple foods costing up to 910% more than their budget counterpartsRice, spaghetti, baked beans and tea bags are among the staple items costing three times as much if the budget versions are not available in supermarkets, new research has found.Sky News - Published | |
How Rice punished 'criminal' Man Utd errorMatch of the Day 2's Jermaine Jenas and Stephen Warnock discuss Manchester United's set-piece problem which led to Declan Rice's late goal.BBC Sport - Published | |
Arteta praises 'tremendous' Rice for his 'magic' momentArsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is "extremely proud" of his side after beating Manchester United 3-1 and praises "tremendous" Declan Rice for scoring his first goal for the club.BBC Sport - Published | |
£100m Rice can be a 'lighthouse' - ArtetaArsenal boss Mikel Arteta says £100m signing Declan Rice can be a "lighthouse" for the Gunners and the midfielder is "exactly what we needed".BBC Sport - Published | 'Rice can be Arsenal's new Vieira - but pressure now on Gunners'Arsenal's spending over the past three summers - which now includes the signing of Declan Rice - outstrips everyone in the Premier League, but that puts pressure on Mikel Arteta, writes Simon Stone.BBC Sport - Published |
Transfer latest: Rice on verge of £105m Arsenal moveWest Ham midfielder Declan Rice says goodbye to fans before his Arsenal move, plus all the latest transfer news and gossip.BBC Sport - Published | Transfer latest - Arsenal close in on Rice and TimberArsenal seek to complete deals for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber - and who is your signing of the summer so far?BBC Sport - Published |
Transfer latest - Arsenal await Rice after Xhaka exitArsenal make space for Declan Rice as Granit Xhaka departs, plus Man Utd linked with move for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund and reportedly close in on Andre Onana.BBC Sport - Published | Arsenal agree £105m deal for Rice in second biggest deal for British player everDeclan Rice will move to Arsenal for £105m - making him the second most expensive British signing ever, according to Sky Sports News.Sky News - Published |
Kane wants to join Bayern - Wednesday's gossipKane keen on move from Tottenham to Bayern, Liverpool to rival Real for Mbappe, Arsenal to put in third bid for West Ham's Rice, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Man City or Arsenal? The race is on for RiceAs Manchester City and Arsenal look to sign Declan Rice from West Ham, BBC Sport look at where the England midfielder could fit in for both sides.BBC Sport - Published |
Shaw 'would love' Kane and Rice at Man UtdLuke Shaw has been selling Manchester United to his England team-mates and would welcome Harry Kane and Declan Rice to the club "in a heartbeat".BBC Sport - Published | Transfer news as PSG prepared to sell Mbappe, Arsenal close in on RiceThe latest transfer news with PSG willing to let Kylian Mbappe leave, Declan Rice closing in on £100m Arsenal move, plus reaction to Manchester City's Treble parade.BBC Sport - Published |
Arsenal want Rice in time for pre-season - Friday's gossipArsenal hope to sign Declan Rice in time for pre-season, Liverpool verbally agree terms with Khephren Thuram, Mateo Kovacic is close to joining Manchester City, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Bayern to rival Arsenal for Rice - Tuesday's gossipBayern to rival Arsenal for Declan Rice, Man Utd in Neymar talks, Man Utd also keen on Kim Min-Jae, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
West Ham will not talk to clubs about Rice until end of seasonWest Ham are not prepared to talk to clubs about Declan Rice's future until the season has finished.BBC Sport - Published | Man Utd to step up Rice interest - Saturday's gossipMan Utd will step up their pursuit of Declan Rice but Arsenal are still favourites, Matteo Guendouzi could replace him at West Ham, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
We may not have Rice next season - MoyesManager David Moyes says West Ham are "fully aware" that England midfielder Declan Rice may leave this summer.BBC Sport - Published | West Ham want £100m for Rice - Saturday's gossipWest Ham will demand £100m if they are to sell Declan Rice this summer, Chelsea are targeting Lautaro Martinez, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
'That's why we value Rice so highly' - MoyesDeclan Rice scores "one of my best goals" as West Ham thrash Gent to reach the Europa Conference League semi-finals.BBC Sport - Published | Chelsea hold Gavi talks - Wednesday's gossipChelsea hold Gavi talks, Liverpool make Mount a priority target, Osimhen open to Bayern move, Newcastle interested in Barnes, Gallagher or Phillips could replace Rice, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Arsenal confident on Rice - Thursday's gossipArsenal are confident of signing Declan Rice, Manchester United consider back-up options to Harry Kane, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Rice will be England captain, says MoyesWest Ham midfielder Declan Rice will be the captain of England one day, says manager David Moyes.BBC Sport - Published |