By Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) – India removed a floor price for basmati rice exports on Friday, according to a government order, to help farmers struggling with debt and higher costs boost overseas sales of the premium grade just weeks ahead of the arrival of the new-season crop. Last year New Delhi […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, in collaboration with China Aid-Fiji is working on revitalising rice farming in the Serua and Namosi provinces. Senior Agriculture Officer (Serua/Namosi) Inosi Vulawalu said interest in rice farming declined over the years because of rural-to-urban drift as well as changing weather patterns that affected rice production. “The ministry is […]
They offer a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and reliable alternative to traditional diesel-powered machinery. By Kaustubh Dhonde The agricultural sector has always been the backbone of human civilisation, responsible for feeding the world’s growing population. Yet, this critical industry is not without its challenges. From the rising costs of fuel and equipment maintenance to the pressing […]
High tech and age-old agricultural traditions are being used to reverse the decline in one of Japan’s top rice-growing regions. More than four centuries of agricultural tradition are at risk of coming to an end in Niigata prefecture in Japan. The region is the famed origin of koshihikari rice — one of the most prized […]
