The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Dith Tina, has urged rice farmers and producers to prioritise selecting rice seed varieties that are well-suited to
By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. directed the suspension of all rice importation for 60 days starting September
Jiji Press Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his government will seek to increase the country’s rice production, marking a
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