Riya Mala – Multimedia Journalist The Ba Rice Farmers Association is urging farmers to utilize their vacant land for production, highlighting the significant government
The results were a surprisingly healthy crop, produced with a fraction of the usual water. by Gabriel Holton A pioneering farming experiment in drought-stricken Chile may have
MALOLOS, Bulacan (May 26, 2025) – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the reopening of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) newly rehabilitated warehouse in
By Thelma C. Bicarme. CABARROGUIS, Quirino (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has capacitated farmers in the province of Quirino on advanced agricultural
By : Collins Olayinka, Abuja The domestic capacity of rice production has plummeted to 5.3 million from a historic eight million metric tonnes, the Competitive African Rice Forum
By Princess Etuk Rice farmers have raised the alarm over the collapse of Nigeria’s rice industry, attributing the shutdown of local mills and mass job losses to cheap imports,
By Kate Abnett. BRUSSELS, May 20 (Reuters) – The European Union’s agriculture sector loses an average of 28.3 billion euros ($31.9 billion) each year from extreme
The government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has lifted restrictions on Thai rice exports, allowing small-scale farmers to export rice to global markets.
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that Indonesian farmers play a crucial role in lowering global rice prices by boosting national production
Chandrima S. Bhattacharya In a region hit hard by climate change, where salinity of agricultural land has become a major concern, indigenous rice varieties could bring some
The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has set June 1 as the starting date for paddy transplanting operations. It means the sowing season is already underway.
By Umar Sani The member representing Darazo-Ganjuwa in the House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, has donated a set of Massey Ferguson 375 to support farmers ahead of the rainy
Not only will paddy production suffer but there may also be a major reduction in pulses and oilseeds, they warn. Vivek Mishra Farmers and traders have expressed concern about the
The India-UK FTA is poised to boost Indian exports of tea, spices, food, and marine products through tariff concessions, while sensitive sectors like dairy and rice are protected.
By Dann Okoth Climate change, combined with rising carbon dioxide levels, may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, potentially raising lifetime health risks for
India unveils the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties—Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1—promising 25–30% higher yields without foreign DNA. These non-GMO crops, exempt
Santo Domingo.- In a landmark event for the agricultural sector, President Luis Abinader and Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz inaugurated the 2025 Rice
Shahadat Hossain In the capital’s wholesale markets, BRRI-28 rice is selling at Tk58–60 per kg, Guti Shorna at Tk53–54, and Paijam at Tk55–57. Highlights: After months of