International Year of Rice

The year 2004 was declared the International Year of Rice by the United Nations, noting that rice is a staple food for more than half the world's population, and affirming the need to heighten awareness of the role of rice in alleviating poverty and malnutrition.[1]

FAO Calendar 2004 Bronze Obverse
FAO Calendar 2004 Bronze Reverse

This is one of many International observances declared for specific days, months and years. The year 2008 was declared the International Year of the Potato.

References
  1. United Nations General Assembly Session 57 Resolution 162. International Year of Rice, 2004 A/RES/57/162 page 1. 16 December 2002. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
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