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Pioneering Initiative to Promote Sustainable Agriculture Using Mechanical Rice Transplanters in Najaf [EN/AR]

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Najaf Directorate of Agriculture and with support from the Ministries of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Najaf Governorate Council, organized a field event for rice planting […]

Farmers decry local rice repackaging, seek intervention to boost productivity

They lamented that the development contributed to the persistent price hike and perceived unavailability of local rice in the country. Bags of rice [Credit: Premium Times Nigeria] The All Farmers Association (AFAN) and Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) have warned members to desist from repackaging local rice in foreign bags for enhanced profit. They […]

Bangladesh will export rice instead of importing: Sadhan

RAJSHAHI, July 7, 2024 (BSS)- Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder has said Bangladesh will export rice in future instead of importing. “In the last two consecutive years, our government didn’t import rice and there is also no need of importing rice this year,” he said whileinaugurating a three-day Agriculture Technology Fair-2024 at Sapahar Upazila Parishad […]

No increase in rice prices- Agriculture Ministry

The Ministry of Agriculture has taken note of reports suggesting increases in retail prices for parboiled rice. Based upon the monthly market surveys conducted by the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) in various areas, it was discovered that prices for parboiled rice have remained stable over the past months. The price for parboiled rice for […]