The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is pictured in Laguna Province, the Philippines on May 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) — Amid
Inflation driven by economic instability and the fallout from the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 have pushed the staple meal out of reach for many in West Africa. A man covers
Govt concerned about elevated domestic prices. Currently, the mandi prices of wheat are ruling around the minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 2,125/quintal for 2023-24 season. (IE)
Rice dealers display rice and their prices at Sampol Market, at San Jose del Monte Bulacan on May 21,2023. MANILA, Philippines — A senior official of the Department of
PR 126 was the most popular rice variety last year, occupying 22% of the total cultivation area. Next in popularity is PR 131, the seed of which is in great demand in Tarn Taran,
PBHF creates awareness to enhance the output of basmati rice in Pakistan with quality seeds and pesticides Pakistan Basmati Heritage Foundation (PBHF), a consortium of Basmati
MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK/DHAKA: Prices of rice from Thailand held near a four-month high this week helped by domestic buying, while traders across Asian hubs flagged concerns over a
Two flood-resistant rice varieties are helping farmers in Africa to improve productivity, with huge potential returns for countries affected by climate change, agricultural food
Thailand, the world’s second-biggest rice exporter, is asking farmers to grow only one crop this year — instead of the usual two — as a likely El Nino looks set to reduce