Rains caused repeatedly wetted kernels, followed by fast drying. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fall rainstorms dampened many rice farmers’ expectations of a good crop this past fall by
Under the project Locality-based rice variety and technology innovation and existing laboratory development (LSTD), an exceptional exhibition of 54 Boro rice varieties developed
By Marita Moaje MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it expects more than 85,000 individuals to benefit from the expansion of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron
Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering an initial importation of 300,000 metric tons (MT) of rice in February, as part of its
By Rachel Ganancial PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has piloted the distribution of sacks of fertilizers and packs of
The increase in exports is led majorly by non-Basmati varieties as Pakistan pivots towards selling cheaper rice to low-value markets. Behind the increase is a major water crisis
Nazmul Hossain Just as freshly harvested Aman season rice is flooding markets across Bangladesh and farmers are preparing fields for the crucial Boro season, the government has
Thai Rice Exporters Association says proposed DIT minimum rice stockpiling rules won’t affect exporters, noting most already hold more than required stocks. A senior figure at
Khalid Saeed Wattoo | Dr Waqar Ahmad Historically, Pakistan’s agricultural policy has primarily emphasised crop yield improvements as the main driver of agricultural growth.