ALVIN, TX (September 2025) RiceTec, a global leader in hybrid rice technology, is proud to announce its feature in Food Chain magazine, spotlighting the company’s transformative role in advancing sustainable rice farming worldwide. The article, titled “Hybrid Rice (R)evolution: How RiceTec is Championing Sustainable Rice Agriculture, One Field at a Time,” highlights RiceTec’s innovative approach to hybrid rice development and its impact on food security, climate resilience, and farmer profitability.
RiceTec first introduced commercial hybrid rice to the US market in 2000, marking a significant milestone in agricultural innovation. Since then, the company has expanded its reach to Brazil, India, and beyond, with hybrid rice seeds now used by farmers across Europe, South and Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Rice is one of the world’s four major crops – alongside soy, corn, and wheat – but has historically received less technological innovation. RiceTec has worked to change that by leading advancements in sustainable rice agriculture. Through science-based innovation, the company continues to create value for farmers, consumers, and the planet, driving progress in productivity, climate resilience, and resource efficiency.
The article details RiceTec’s cutting-edge portfolio of hybrid rice seeds, which offer higher yields and greater resilience to climate stress. These seeds support modern planting systems like direct-seeded rice (DSR), which reduce water use and methane emissions, key sustainability challenges in traditional rice farming.
RiceTec’s feature in Food Chain underscores the company’s leadership in agricultural technology and its dedication to shaping a more sustainable future for rice farming.
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