BSS NARAIL, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS): A target has been fixed to cultivate Boro rice on 50,297 hectares of land across three upazilas of the district during the current season,
By Rick P. Quiambao BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Some 98 farmers in the municipality of Morong, Bataan, stand to benefit from a newly awarded rice combine harvester from the
Low prices, rising costs push Delta growers toward bankruptcy. By Bob Cronin with Newser.AI Rice farmers in the Mississippi Delta are staring at mountains of unsold grain and
LALMONIRHAT, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) – A programme aimed at increasing the use of modern agricultural technology through rice transplanters, a specialized farm machine that
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has urged rice farmers in areas served by rice processing systems (RPS) to focus on planting only one to two rice varieties, a
Rains caused repeatedly wetted kernels, followed by fast drying. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fall rainstorms dampened many rice farmers’ expectations of a good crop this past fall by
Under the project Locality-based rice variety and technology innovation and existing laboratory development (LSTD), an exceptional exhibition of 54 Boro rice varieties developed
By Marita Moaje MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it expects more than 85,000 individuals to benefit from the expansion of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron
Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering an initial importation of 300,000 metric tons (MT) of rice in February, as part of its
By Rachel Ganancial PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has piloted the distribution of sacks of fertilizers and packs of
Nazmul Hossain Just as freshly harvested Aman season rice is flooding markets across Bangladesh and farmers are preparing fields for the crucial Boro season, the government has
Khalid Saeed Wattoo | Dr Waqar Ahmad Historically, Pakistan’s agricultural policy has primarily emphasised crop yield improvements as the main driver of agricultural growth.
DFT says farmer groups and co-ops may export boxed or packaged milled rice without stockpiles, as DIT revises rules while keeping 100-tonne stocks for larger exporters. Farmer
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia will pay farmers daily wages to rehabilitate disaster-hit rice fields in Sumatra to protect national food production while providing income
Story by Leander C. Domingo IN a quest to enhance the country’s rice yield, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is pinning hopes on new rice varieties that are
Shania Shayal Prasad, Multimedia Journalist The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has begun testing agricultural drone technology in a move aimed at improving efficiency,
The Northern Division currently leads rice production, contributing 58 per cent of national output, with 969 farmers cultivating 1,301 hectares. Mere Ledua – Intern
Erfan Maruf Jakarta. The Government is confident it can meet its target of absorbing 4 million tons of farmers’ unhusked rice at a fixed price of Rp 6,500 per kilogram this
Godagari Upazila in Rajshahi, located in the drought-prone Barind region of Bangladesh, has seen a change in its agricultural production over the past decade. Farmers who
India accounts for roughly 40% of global rice trade. ANI New Delhi: The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) has urged the Union government to introduce targeted
By: Radio Angulo The municipality of Mayari is charting an ambitious course to strengthen food sovereignty in Holguin province. With the presentation of the 2026 Rice Planting
BSS THAKURGAON, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) – A total of 350 farmers in Thakurgaon have received free Binadhan-24 rice seeds along with training to boost cultivation and production of
Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers. SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: Pakistan’s agriculture sector once again found itself trapped between climate shocks and