Adeola Ajakaiye. Jigawa State Government has set an annual target of 3.6 million metric tonnes of rice from the over 1.2 million hectares of land recently cultivated and developed for all-season farming scheme proposed and actualised by the Umar Namadi’s Administration in the State. Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, who made the statememt at […]
TOKYO– Japan’s rice prices rose to a record average of 4,214 yen per 5 kilograms, more than double the level a year earlier, the government said Monday, suggesting that recent stockpile releases have had limited effect in curbing the soaring costs. The government has auctioned off roughly 212,000 tons of its rice stockpiles in two […]
ARTICLE BY: Staff Reporter. Record rice imports last year underscore a growing reliance on foreign countries to cover basic food needs in Mozambique. Data from the annual statistical report by the Bank of Mozambique (BdM) – cited by local news website Dossiers & Factos – shows that the country spent US$441 million on rice imports […]
Mohsin Leghari Pakistan is on the brink of a worsening water crisis, one that threatens its inter provincial relationship, agriculture, economy, and food security. Ranked among the most water-stressed nations in the world, it faces the alarming prospect of depleting its water resources within decades. Yet, despite this growing threat, the country continues to cultivate […]
by Lucas Ajanaku Nigeria has emerged as a leader in local rice production in Africa, beating countries such as Madagascar, Egypt, Tanzania, Guinea, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and others. With 8.7million tons, the country had the highest volumes of production last year while Madagascar and Egypt followed with five million tons production respectively totaling a combined […]
By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News The National Food Authority (NFA) on Tuesday said it has sold 20,000 bags of rice to local government units since the government declared a national food emergency in February. ”Sa ngayon, February 3 na-declare iyon pero hanggang sa ngayon nasa 20,000 bags pa lang iyong actual na lumalabas […]
By Xinhua. TOKYO – Rice prices at Japan’s supermarkets have continued to rise despite government’s move to release reserves to the market, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Monday. According to the data collected from around 1,000 supermarkets nationwide, average retail price for a 5-kg bag of rice between March 31 and […]
By Darryl John Esguerra MANILA – The Philippines is on track to achieving food security, particularly in rice supply, with the country’s buffer stock now sufficient for over nine days, the National Food Authority (NFA) said Tuesday. In a press briefing in Malacañang, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said the Marcos administration’s food security targets are […]
The viral video of ducks in Kerala’s paddy fields reveals an eco-friendly farming tradition that supports rice cultivation and biodiversity. By Raajwrita Dutta. A recent viral video making the rounds on social media shows an enchanting sight, where hundreds of ducks are waddling in neat formation through a lush and water-filled paddy field in Kerala. […]
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan’s rice prices rose to a record average of 4,214 yen ($29) per 5 kilograms, more than double the level a year earlier, the government said Monday, suggesting that recent stockpile releases have had limited effect in curbing the soaring costs. The government has auctioned off roughly 212,000 tons of its rice […]
