Bangkok, Thailand, 04 May 2012 -- The world rice harvest for 2012 is expected to surpass the strong showing of 2011 as the erratic climate conditions caused by the La Nina weather phenomenon dissipate and farmers increase their plantings, according to an initial forecast by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in its Rice Market Monitor released on Friday. Increased harvestsFAO is predicting world paddy production of 732.3 million tonnes (488.2 million tonnes on a milled basis) for 2012, a 1.7 percent or 12.3 million tonne [more...]