The decision by MEPs to reject a proposal for tighter regulation of pesticides “invalidates the ideological approach” by the European Commission on plant protection products.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Needing a greater supply of rice amid stubbornly high prices, the Philippines, which relies on imports to meet demand, has given private traders about a
Thailand launches scheme to help its farmers hold back their produce until April. The development comes at a time when India has banned exports of white rice, except for
In places like Taraori region of Haryana, farmers are sowing lab-developed varieties of the long-grained rice. Prominent traditional varieties of Basmati are nearing
ISLAMABAD: Imran Mansha is distressed. The wheat sowing season is fast passing by, but his fields are still dominated by the standing rice crop. “A rain spell in October damaged
HANOI, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — The Philippines was the largest rice importer of Vietnam in October followed by Indonesia, VnExpress has reported, citing the Vietnam Food
Rice sold at a supermarket in HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran.As global supply diminishes, countries are rushing to import Vietnamese rice, pushing prices to new heights. The
Harvested rice paddy in Banaue, Ifugao province, the Philippines, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive is to increase production across all farm
The report adds:“Global rice trade in the calendar year 2024 is projected at 52.85 million tonnes (milled basis) NIGERIAN leaders are notorious for their empty posturing,