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Revolutionizing Rice Farming: Launch of NP-8912 Paddy Seed

Nuziveedu Seeds Limited unveils its new paddy seed variety, NP-8912, aimed at enhancing farmers’ yields with a shorter maturation period. This innovation promises disease resistance and adaptability. Its official launch highlighted the seed’s benefits and successful field trials, encouraging farmers to adopt it for better profitability. Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad Hyderabad, November 20, 2024: […]

6,520 MT of Indian rice imported through Satkhira’s Bhomra in 8 days

According to sources at the port authority, after the duty withdrawal, 12 companies approved by the Ministry of Food started importing through Bhomra. Bangladesh imported 6,520.21 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from India through Bhomra Land Port in Satkhira over the past eight days that authorities hope would help stabilise the country’s rice market. The […]

Nutritional value of ration rice explained.

Deekshitula Subrahmanyam HIGHLIGHTS Ranga Prasad, assistant grain purchasing officer (AGPO) of Rajamahendravaram division, emphasised that ration rice is a highly nutritious food, containing essential nutrients like kernels. Rajamahendravaram: Ranga Prasad, assistant grain purchasing officer (AGPO) of Rajamahendravaram division, emphasised that ration rice is a highly nutritious food, containing essential nutrients like kernels. On Friday, at […]

Misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds: Panel directs FSC&RD to take action

Fazal Sher ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD) to take action against the seed dealers and companies involved in selling misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds. The FSC&RD was recommended by the Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research, which met […]

Thai rice prices hit one-month high

Reuters BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKO: Thai rice export prices climbed to a one-month peak this week, buoyed by foreign demand, while Indian rice prices held steady near a 15-month low due to ample supplies. Exports are making the market active, a Bangkok-based trader said, adding that demand was from regular customers like the Philippines, Indonesia, other Asian […]

FCI forms 8 teams to check rice quality

With complaints about “poor” quality of rice received from Punjab by the other rice consuming states trickling in, the Food Corporation of India has decided set up eight teams to randomly check the rakes of rice being dispatched from the… Ruchika Khanna With complaints about “poor” quality of rice received from Punjab by the other […]

Rice Production by Country 2023/2024, India Places 2nd.

Reporter Fayrisya Maliha Riyawati Soehadi Putri TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Consumed by countless citizens in various countries, rice is considered a sought-after commodity. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reported that in 2023/2024, rice production by country indicates a total of 430 million metric tons, marking the commodity position behind wheat and corn as the third most […]

Funds facilitate West Africa rice production

By John Reidy ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST — The Regional West Africa Rice Development project received $99.16 million in funding from the African Development Fund, providing aid to develop rice cultivation value chains that will benefit 15 countries in the region. The project’s goal is to increase food security and sovereignty by encouraging public and private […]

16 ships waiting at anchorage of Deendayal Port to load after Centre lifts export curbs on rice.

Deendayal Port Authority is banking on resumption in rice exports and other initiatives to wrest top slot from Paradip Port this year. MUMBAI: In just a month after the government lifted curbs on rice exports, state- owned Deendayal Port Authority which runs the port at Kandla in Gujarat, is seeing a huge traction in rice […]