Global rice supply: Video snapshots

From Ghana in west Africa to the west coast of the US, BBC correspondents around the world examine the impact of steep rises in the price of rice.

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PHILIPPINES: RICE WAREHOUSE RAID

Jonathan Head joins police in the Philippines as they raid a warehouse suspected of hoarding rice.

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INDIA: RICE PRICING FOR THE POOR

Sanjoy Majumder explains how efforts by the Indian government to make rice affordable are being undermined by shortages in supply.

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GHANA: HOPES FOR NEW HYBRID

Will Ross reports from Ghana on a new project that aims to boost local rice production to meet levels of demand.

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UK: PRICE RISE HITS CURRY HOUSES

The doubling of the price of rice in the UK has had an impact on businesses, Nick Ravenscroft discovers at an Indian restaurant.

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US: GPS PLANE PLANTS RICE

Planes with global positioning technology are being used to plant rice in California as farmers try to increase yield. Rajesh Mirchandani reports.

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