By Zablon Oyugi A new Chinese water-saving and drought-resistant rice variety which was introduced in Zanzibar early this year is already spelling fortune for a number of
Special mechanisms and policies must be put in place to encourage investments in the processing of rice by-products, a bold step that helps deliver significant benefits to farmers
12 August 2024, New Delhi: In a significant step towards empowering India’s agriculture sector to tackle the challenges posed by climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
By Gbenga Oloniniran No fewer than 30,000 farmers have been put into clusters for improved production of rice, maize, and cassava, among others with the provision of land and
More rice breeds suitable for Nigeria’s farming ecosystems are needed to increase the estimated national rice production figure of 7.7 million tonnes. Experts said additional
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has issued a warning to rice farmers to closely monitor their fields for major pests, particularly as the wet season exacerbates
THE rising cost of food affects everybody, and we need to be aware that there are many processors and traders adding their markup to the price of food from the grower to the
Addis Ababa August 11/2024 (ENA) Over 45,000 hectares of land have been cultivated with rice in Central Gondar Zone of Amhara Region, according to Agriculture Department of the
10 August 2024, Tanzania: Good quality seed leads to good yield and produce, but it can also be a form of empowerment for others. In the coastal region of Pwani in