By: Phoeurng Phearak PHNOM PENH – More than 180,000 hectares of rice fields in seven provinces have been hit by drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon. Authorities are ready
Melissa Bradshaw Rize, an agri-tech start-up based in Singapore, has raised $31 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-led sustainable rice farming technology across
Ismaila Biliaminu Manne About a year ago, reports suggesting that a 50kg bag of rice could soon sell for around N40,000 sparked optimism across Nigeria. Consumers expected local
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
By Mangala Pavithrani Colombo, July 21 (Daily Mirror) – The import of nearly 100,000 metric tons of rice has severely disrupted the local rice market, reducing demand for
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
The delayed monsoon and declining irrigation sources have disrupted the paddy calendar in several parts of the country, leaving farmers uncertain about whether they can complete
By Kai Noda and Rui Usui / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers SAPPORO — Hokkaido rice is drawing keen attention from industry stakeholders after being registered in March under the
Helen Flores – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Around seven million families nationwide have so far benefited from the government’s free rice program,