This year, Kharif crop sowing has risen by 2 percent, with the total area reaching 1031.56 lakh hectares, up from 1010.52 lakh hectares last year. Notable increases have been
Basmati rice prices have dropped even before the season has begun, falling by 28.5 percent compared to last year. Currently, prices are approximately Rs 2,500 per quintal, down
By HIRONORI KATO/ Staff Writer As the quality of rice across Japan has been devastated by the intense heat of recent summers, the agricultural industry is increasingly turning
While acknowledging the work done by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in the development of HT Basmati rice, the network wants those benefits to be extended to a
Even though a bountiful harvest is expected, it will not help basmati farmers if the government does not review the MEP for the rice variety. KJ Staff To ensure a better price
Such empowerment through climate-resilience policies is crucial for building sustainable agricultural systems, ensuring food security By Ali FarazShalini Perumal In a context
The National Rice Farmers Association with support from ROOTS Project on Tuesday organised a daylong Contact and Regional Dialogue with rice farmers on the theme: To
By Alexander Lopez BUTUAN CITY – The National Irrigation Administration in Agusan del Norte (NIA-ADN) turned over on Friday a PHP14-million irrigation project to the
As many as three unique rice varieties including DRR Dhan 73, Dhan 74 and Dhan 78, with an ability to withstand the vagaries of local dry climate of Telangana and provide high