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Punjab hybrid rice ban to cost farmers up to Rs 10,000 per acre, says industry body FSII

Synopsis The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) is urging central intervention against Punjab’s ban on hybrid paddy seeds, warning of substantial income losses for farmers. FSII argues the ban, citing water depletion and milling recovery issues, contradicts the Seed Act and threatens farmers relying on these high-yield, adaptable varieties. NEW DELHI: The Federation […]

Abia Targets 8,500 Hectares For Rice Cultivation

Leadership News The Abia State government has targeted 8,500 hectares of land for wet season rice farming at different communities across the state to address food insecurity. The commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu said this while addressing the media in Umuahia, the capital on the outcome of this week’s executive council meeting chaired by Governor […]

Punjab hybrid rice ban to cost farmers up to Rs 10,000 per acre, says industry body FSII

NEW DELHI: (Apr 29) The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) on Tuesday sought the Centre’s intervention in the Punjab government’s ban on hybrid paddy seeds, warning of significant income losses for farmers as the kharif sowing season approaches. FSII Chairman Ajai Rana said the April 7 ban could reduce farmer incomes by Rs […]

NegrosOcc Guv confirms rollout of P20/kilo rice program

By Bernard Ceasar Susbilla. BACOLOD CITY (PIA) — Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson has confirmed the rollout of the P20 per kilogram rice program in the province. Lacson said that Department of Agriculture (DA) officials iron out the program’s guidelines in selling rice at P20 per kilogram to indigent Filipinos, who are allowed […]

Govt-Stockpiled Rice Sold 420 Yen Cheaper in 3rd Auction

Economy Tokyo, April 30 (Jiji Press)–A total of 100,164 tons of Japanese government-stockpiled rice was sold in a third auction at an average price of 20,302 yen per 60 kilograms, down 420 yen from the second auction, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday. The third auction was held for three days through Friday with six participants, […]

DA to clarify before Comelec whether P20 rice program included in 10-day spending ban

Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The Department of Agriculture said it is willing to abide by the decision of the Commission on Elections should the P20-per-kilogram rice program be included in the 10-day spending ban. Agriculture spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said they will seek clarifications before the poll body. “Tatalima tayo, ang […]

Is there an increasing need for monitoring arsenic in rice?

In a surprising turn of events, our changing climate is having a detrimental impact on food safety, making increased monitoring essential. By Jed Thomas As the impacts of climate change deepen across global systems, food safety is emerging as a major, underappreciated front. Among the latest concerns is rice, a staple food for more than […]