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]
This is one of many International observances declared for specific days, months and years. The year 2008 has been declared the International Year of the Potato.
   | International Year of Rice website - International Year of Rice 2004 |
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