Rice quality and its impacts on food security and sustainability in Bangladesh
University of Arkansas | Texas A&M University
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR, USA
A public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with long-standing programs in agricultural and food science.
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, USA
A public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas, with a major AgriLife Research program.
How Vibe analyzers were used
Rice samples from Dhaka retail markets were assessed with a Vibe QM3 Rice Analyzer for broken percentage, chalk percentage, color, length, width, and homogeneity, feeding a hedonic price model of how rice quality affects market pricing and food security in Bangladesh.
Study overview
Rice market efficiency is important for food security in countries where rice is a staple. This study assesses the impact of rice quality on rice prices, food security, and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh. Rice samples were collected from vendors in 10 retail markets across Dhaka and objectively assessed for broken percentage, chalk percentage, color, length, width, and homogeneity using a Vibe QM3 Rice Analyzer calibrated to the Bangladeshi milled-rice standard. The study finds that price is unaffected by a broken percentage below 24.9 percent, revealing a potential market inefficiency given the average 5 percent broken rate observed in the market, with implications for rice rationing and cropland/emissions savings if broken-rice tolerances were adjusted.
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Bibliographic details
Year: 2021
Publication: PLOS ONE
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261118
Institutions: University of Arkansas, Texas A&M University
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