Remember about a month ago, when we were told that CO2 would devastate rice yields? Never mind

Global rice production reaches 476 million tons in 2011; strong Mercosur recovery — MercoPress

The world rice production reached a new record in 2010, at 464 million tons (696 million tons paddy), up 1.8% from the previous season, FAO said.

“Although very preliminary, world paddy production in 2011, is forecast to expand by 2.5% to 713 million tons (about 476 million tons, milled basis), reflecting expectations of improved weather conditions, as the influence of La Niña is expected to fade away by June,” it said.

May 31, 2011: Climate change augurs less rice yield, scientist says - Nation - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News

“A study done at the International Rice Research Institute has shown that each one degree Centigrade increase in the minimum temperatures at night can decrease rice yield by about 10 percent, all else being equal," Narisma said in an interview with GMA News Online.