HO CHI MINH CITY: A dry spell is sweeping across Asia’s rice fields, dealing another blow to farmers grappling with steep fuel and fertiliser prices triggered by the war in
By Dexter Barro II The mechanization level of the country’s rice farms is on track to reach 3.40 horsepower per hectare (hp/ha) by 2031, further lowering labor costs and
Chinese researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in the cloning of hybrid rice, with the potential to fundamentally transform the conventional paradigm of annual seed
Government purchases have started to reduce stock levels, but industry leaders say stronger trade policies and better processing remain key to securing the future of Malian rice.
By Du Qiongfang Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in hybrid rice breeding with the development of “clonal hybrid rice,” which demonstrates 100 percent stable
By Chris Lyddon KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — A decline in prices in Thailand has driven a reduction in overall global rice prices, despite increases elsewhere. US production is
In a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said “The target of 20 per cent ethanol blending has not
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 Hafsat Ibrahim Nigeria, ECOWAS Push for Rice Self-Sufficiency Nigeria and the ECOWAS Commission have intensified efforts to achieve rice self-sufficiency, ending decades of