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Astungkara Way: Leading Bali’s Regenerative Rice Farming Revolution

by Razi Faruqi Pasha Astungkara Way is at the forefront of Bali’s regenerative agriculture movement, committed to revitalising the island’s farming practices through sustainable and innovative methods. Established in January 2021, we partner with local farmers, local and international academics, and impact investors to spearhead a regenerative rice farming initiative that blends modern ecological practices […]

Soc Trang expands pilot of million hectare low-emission rice project

Hanoi (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang plans to expand the rice cultivation model in the 2024 Summer-Autumn crop targeting one million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice by 2030. The green growth rice is to be piloted in Long Phu, to other local districts, towns, and cities. After the first crop, […]

White rice price dips as India lifts ban

The domestic price of Thai white rice has begun to decrease following India’s resumption of non-basmati white rice exports. However, this shift has yet to affect this year’s rice export volume, according to Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association. Mr Chookiat said on Sept 28 the Indian government lifted a ban […]

Rice export and its discontents

By HT Editorial Food policy will need to balance producer concerns with consumer interests and factor in implications for the environment India is the second-largest producer and largest exporter of rice in the world. It exports premium basmati rice to high-income markets and relatively cheaper varieties to low-income food-importing countries. Rice is not a commodity […]

Water supply delays threaten rice crop

KOTA BARU: Farmers under the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) are now facing problems in cultivating rice crop next season due to the state government’s delay in resolving the issue of water supply to the padi fields. Kelantan Farmers’ Association (Pesak) chairman Zuha Ismail said the issue has not yet been resolved by the state […]

Shifting cultivation trends fuel Vietnam’s record high rice imports

Despite being the world’s third-largest rice exporter, Vietnam has spent nearly US$1 billion on rice imports in the first nine months of 2024. The increase in rice imports is driven by a shift in rice cultivation trends. According to the General Department of Customs, Việt Nam’s rice import turnover reached US$117 million in September, marking […]

Food security: FG, IFAD excited as Nasarawa farmer scales up rice production

By Collins Agwam The Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have commended a beneficiary of its Value Chain Development Programme in Nasarawa State for successfully cultivating rice on 54 hectares of land in line with its agenda to ensure food security in the country. The Nasarawa state Programme Coordinator of […]

India-Pak rice war deals a blow to Basmati growers

India-Pak rice war deals a blow to Basmati growers. By Neeraj Mohan Chandigarh: Indian Basmati rice farmers are facing a financial crisis, with a steep drop in paddy prices threatening their livelihoods. Prices have dropped by more than Rs 1,500 per quintal during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season, with current rates between Rs 2,200 and […]