By: Jordeene B. Lagare Despite solidifying its position as a leader in biotechnology in Southeast Asia, regulatory hurdles stemming from legal woes hampered the adoption of genetically modified crops in the country. “The Philippines continues to be a leader in biotechnology in Southeast Asia, having been the first in the region to have a regulatory […]
Global New Light of Myanmar Indonesia is the top importer of Myanmar’s rice, with over 360,000 tonnes in the past seven months of the current financial year 2024-2025, beginning 1 April, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).China is the second largest importer of Myanmar rice with over 276,400 tonnes, followed by 219,400 tonnes to […]
HANOI (Reuters): Vietnam’s rice export prices dipped to their lowest in more than a year on concerns about Indonesian rice imports in the coming year, while India’s rice prices held steady near their lowest levels in 15 months due to burgeoning supplies. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice were offered at their lowest since July 2023 at […]
Due to late commencement of milling, there is not enough room in government warehouses in Punjab to house the fresh crop as the national granary is already loaded with the last season’s produce. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: Punjab is on the crest of a paddy procurement crisis — on a scale not witnessed in at least […]
Researcher Ravi Sankar Behera said shortage of food grains (rice) forced the women to consume mango kernel gruel. Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: In the wake of Mandipanka incident in which two women died after consuming mango kernel gruel, food rights activists have demanded modification of PDS guidelines and provisioning families having no means of sustenance […]
Amin Ahmed ISLAMABAD: While rice cultivation area has increased by 29 per cent over the last 10 years, expanding production faces sustainability challenges, primarily due to its significant environmental impacts, particularly concerning carbon emissions and water usage, reveals a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The report, “Transitioning to Low-Carbon, Resilient Rice Production in […]
Several workers employed in these factories welcome the establishment of such facilities. The Directorate of Industry and Commerce of Kunduz said that over the past three years, nearly $40 million has been invested in the construction of rice processing factories in the province. With the establishment of these factories, rice products are being processed to […]
