The major part of the book comprises parts II, III and IV, dealing with production methods in Asia, Africa and Europe, and Latin America respectively. Each part is divided into sections concerning countries which are either self sufficient or have a surplus or a deficit. In addition to a detailed outline of the agronomic and economic problems in each country, well-supported by statistical data, methods by which many of these problems may be solved are suggested and future developments forecast. Part V is concerned with the rice industry in the USA, where the author has carried out research on economic problems for 15 years.