By: Kathleen de Villa – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — A peasant group on Tuesday slammed the latest proposed scheme of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to temporarily
IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) is emerging as a key hub for scalable, science-led innovations in Indian and regional agriculture. With strong endorsements from top
by Bioengineer In the evolving landscape of renewable energy, the imperative to optimize land use without compromising food production has become a critical challenge
By Manolo Serapio Jr. ,Bloomberg The Philippines may temporarily suspend rice imports to support local farmers in the world’s biggest buyer, potentially increasing the risk of
Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8°C (107.2°F) on Tuesday in the city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, as a severe heatwave sweeps the country, raising serious
Background Rice is becoming a vital staple in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to rising consumption and urbanization. Current production struggles to meet this demand, and
By Anna Leah Gonzales MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the temporary suspension of rice importation and an increase in tariffs on imported rice,
TRN Online By Our Correspondent Tamghas (Gulmi), Aug. 4: Farmers here have been forced to plant paddy as if it were millet, after not receiving sufficient even at the end of
By Rija Sohaib In a groundbreaking agricultural achievement, Punjab University, in collaboration with China’s Wuhan University, has successfully developed a new hybrid rice