ISLAMABAD: Findings of a study carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) confirms that women farmers in Pakistan are largely unrecognised for their vital
Research suggests many of the same pressures driving farmers to protest on the streets are also impacting their health and wellbeing. Farmers from across Europe are reporting
Farmers in Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province harvest the 2024 winter-spring paddy. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai Prices of paddy in the Mekong Delta have decreased by
Across Southeast Asia’s lush rice fields, a hidden drama unfolds. Cultivated rice, our staple food, faces a persistent challenger: the “weedy rice,” a wild relative that
Explore the impact of the NMR 152 rice seed in Kampung Sungai Leman, a beacon of hope for sustainable agriculture and food security. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of
SEKINCHAN: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) intends to boost the quota of NMR 152 rice seeds, which is deemed to be currently insufficient. Its minister,
India’s export bans on rice have sent shockwaves through global markets, impacting food security in developing countries. As nations search for solutions, international
Rice prices still stay higher despite slashing import duty to 15.25 per cent from 62.5 per cent, while a section of traders are reaping windfalls. Coarse rice like guti swarna and