SERDANG: The country’s rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) needs to be increased to at least 80% to ensure that supply is at a comfortable level, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: From smallholder farming and local processing to global exports, these low-interest loans fuel every step of the agricultural value chain. The
Star Business Report Bangladesh Bank yesterday cut the interest rate on its flagship Tk 10,000 crore agricultural refinance scheme by 100 basis points to ease farmers’ access to
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN The agriculture ministry plans to soon purchase rice to replenish government stockpiles, part of which was released in response to soaring prices, sources said.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a specialized office to strengthen coordination, monitoring, and implementation of rice development initiatives at both national and
By Garhwal Post Haridwar, 27 Aug: A new initiative is underway in Haridwar district to promote Basmati rice cultivation with the aim of increasing farmers’ incomes and
The total rice export value is forecast at around 3.94 billion USD for 2026, down about 4% from 2025 due to low average export prices in the first months of the year. However, the
Say delay has left them struggling to pay fees, finance planting season by ALICE WAITHERA Rice farmers in Kirinyaga have appealed to the government to release Sh210 million owed
The study began in April 2026 at an experimental field operated by IPB University and will run for one year under controlled conditions. INDONESIA – Machinery manufacturer PT