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New drought-tolerant rice cultivars promise hope for food security.

By Elizabeth Osayande In a one-of-its-kind advancement for rice production amid the pressing challenges of climate change, a group of researchers led by a Nigerian scientist, Oyebamiji Yusuf Opeyemi, has unveiled a new line of drought-tolerant rice cultivars. This innovative development, emerging from a study at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, is set to improve resilience and […]

Imports cool coarse rice market, fine varieties’ prices steady.

Omar Faruque & Shahadat Hossain Highlights: The impact of rice imports alongside the announcement of subsidised open market sales in 64 districts have begun to stabilise the market, with prices, which surged unusually at the end of last month, now trending downward at the wholesale level. Traders said most coarse rice prices have eased by […]

Philippines declares ‘food security emergency’ to tame retail rice prices

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines, among the world’s largest rice importers, declared on Monday a food security emergency to bring down the cost of rice, which it said has stayed elevated despite lower global prices and a reduction in rice tariffs last year. The declaration, which was widely expected, will allow the government to release […]

The Rice Revolution: Slashing 70% of Methane Emissions While Boosting Yields.

Scientists have developed a new rice strain that emits 70% less methane, addressing a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. By identifying key compounds in rice root exudates, they bred a non-GMO, high-yield variety with a lower environmental impact. Field tests in China confirmed its effectiveness, and researchers are now working on getting it to […]

Basmati GI tag: Odds stacked against Madhya Pradesh amid India-Pak row

With wary eye on Pak, Union govt not keen to help MP; can Shivraj Singh Chouhan pull off what Narenda Singh Tomar failed to do as Union Agriculture Minister? Surendra Prasad Singh. Madhya Pradesh’s long-winding battle to join the band of Indian states recognised as Basmati rice-producing regions under the Geographical Indication (GI) framework is […]