It is only during the past decade that scientists and farm practitioners realised through experimentation that rice can also be grown under Alternate Wetting and Drying
The chamber has urged the FCI to release rice stocks under the open market sale scheme to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient supply. The Hindu Bureau Reduced water levels in
By Hallie Gu, Francesca Stevens & Cao Ban (July 25): A dry spell is sweeping across Asia’s rice fields, dealing another blow to farmers grappling with steep fuel and
Government purchases have started to reduce stock levels, but industry leaders say stronger trade policies and better processing remain key to securing the future of Malian rice.
By Muhammad Luqman Transplantation of Basmati paddy varieties is continuing across Punjab, although the pace remains slow due to limited rainfall in July, raising concerns among
Experts say excessive use of urea increases input costs and adds to environmental pollution. Manav Mander With the area under paddy increasing every year, there is also a
BSS By Rostom Ali Mondol DINAJPUR, July 19, 2026 (BSS)-The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has set a target to cultivate transplanted Aman paddy on 2,72,270
The Rising Nepal By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, July 20: Paddy plantation has been progressing at a rapid pace across the country over the past two weeks, with around 70 per
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone As a primary food staple for more than half the world’s population, rice is arguably the most critical food crop on Earth. It is particularly important