India Rice Production has surged past China, but rising stocks, water stress, and paddy overdependence raise concerns over sustainability and crop diversification. By Vajiram
Laxman Kafle Kathmandu, Jan. 19: Both the production and productivity of paddy have declined in the current fiscal year. According to the preliminary estimates released by
New Delhi: India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer, overtaking China, highlighting the scale and diversity of its agrarian economy. With a total rice output of
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) 12 January 2026, Vietnam: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Thailand Office recently held a two-day
Sreekanth Ravindran / Khmer Times The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has coordinated the signing of new contract farming agreements between agro-processing
Certified rice must meet traceability requirements covering production areas, varieties and cropping seasons, and comply fully with low-emission, high-quality cultivation
Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: The deal is the largest signing to date and will provide capital support to more than 1,500 rice farmers cultivating over 15,000 hectares. The
Earning carbon credits can be a new revenue source of India’s rice farmers, while being water-saving and climate-smart as well. Written by Harish Damodaran, New Delhi It
Localities in the Northern Midlands and Red River Delta will begin the first water intake period to serve the sowing and transplanting of the 2025–2026 winter–spring rice crop