By: Hazel P. Villa ILOILO CITY — Brown spot remained the most common rice disease in Western Visayas in May, while stem borer damage and increasing weed infestation emerged
By Dexter Barro II The Philippines may soon impose safeguard measures to control the entry of imported rice after the Department of Agriculture (DA) found that the surge in
The Rising Nepal By Baburam Karki,Barahakshetra, June 29: Indigenous paddy varieties are gradually disappearing from the fertile farmlands of Sunsari, Morang and Jhapa
Three hybrid rice varieties developed by IRRI combine higher yields, earlier maturity, and climate benefits, offering farmers new options as the Philippines seeks to strengthen
BSS RANGPUR, June 26, 2026 (BSS) – Farmers are currently making all-out efforts to meet the set target of producing 20,05,028 tonnes of clean Aman rice (30,07,542 tonnes of
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun said the ministry has held discussions with the Thai Rice Exporters Association to review developments in rice
Agribusiness New facility in Uttar Pradesh aims to strengthen farmer capacity, promote sustainable cultivation, and enhance India’s premium rice export ecosystem The
Akshaya Ponni paddy, one of the most sought-after varieties in the market, has touched an all-time high of Rs 37-42 per kilogram, while RNR and Sree varieties are being sold at
Guangzhe Chen & Ousmane Diagana Every year, West Africa sends more than $3.5 billion abroad to buy rice — a staple food that millions of people across the region consume