By Bernard Susbilla BACOLOD CITY (PIA)—The 60-day rice importation suspension order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has earned the support of Negros Occidental Governor
As climate change intensifies, rice farmers in Nigeria and Kashmir risk losing their rice fields completely. “I have invested more than INR 30,000 (€296) from the day of
7th agriculture and livestock census gives rare insights into rural economy. Shahbaz Rana ISLAMABAD: The latest agriculture census has revealed that Pakistan’s 97% farmers
Shahadat Hossain First aromatic small-grain Boro rice variety approved. Highlights: Kalijira, chinigura, kataribhog. These are among the local aromatic rice varieties that rule
By Anthony Mwangi – Former CEO – Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Kenya’s recent gazette notice approving the duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes of rice
Agency Report Rice farmers in Abakaliki in Ebonyi State have raised concerns over incessant rainfall, which they say is threatening the 2025 rice production and harvest. The
Story by SHERYLIN UNTALAN, GMA Integrated News The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Tuesday criticized what it called the government’s delay in imposing safeguards for
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