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