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27
Apr

Need to strengthen domestic rice stocks before exporting: minister

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic rice stocks before considering exporting even though rice production is currently experiencing a significant increase, to maintain food security. He noted that though rice production increased significantly, bringing the current stocks to 3.18 million tons, the Ministry of Agriculture is still […]

26
Apr

The rot in agriculture

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EDITORIAL: The prime minister’s visible frustration over the out-of-date state of Pakistan’s agriculture sector is entirely justified — and long overdue. For far too long, policymakers have treated the country’s most vital economic backbone with an indifference that borders on criminal neglect. It is no exaggeration to say that Pakistan still farms like it did […]

26
Apr

Which State Is the Highest Producer of Rice in India?

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West Bengal is the highest producer of rice in India. Rice is eaten with most daily meals. Learn about West Bengal’s strong farming traditions, its natural advantages, and how it became India’s top rice producer. By Jasreet Kaur. Top Producer of Rice: India is considered one of the largest rice-producing countries in the world, and […]

26
Apr

Indonesia President Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production

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The announcement comes just days after the government rejected a request from Malaysia to import rice from Indonesia, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply. Aditya Hadi, The Jakarta Post JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has authorized rice exports to countries in need, reversing an earlier statement by Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, who had […]

25
Apr

IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture during Farmers’ Field Day in the Haor Region

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IRRI and partners empower haor farmers with climate-smart innovations to improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods in rice farming. Nikli, Kishoreganj (22 April 2025) – Bangladesh’s haor region, responsible for 25% of the country’s boro rice and 15% of annual rice production, is increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks, old technologies and practices, and systemic gaps in […]

25
Apr

NCRI releases 8 new crop varieties

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The National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds/Fisheries has granted approval to the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, to release eight improved crop varieties. The approval was granted at the 35th meeting of the committee that was held at Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo State. The eight new […]

25
Apr

ASIA RICE-Currency moves buoy Indian, Thai prices but demand still lags

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ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT, PIX):RPT-ASIA RICE-Currency moves buoy Indian, Thai prices but demand still lags. Reuters By Anjana Anil April 25 (Reuters) – Prices of rice shipped from India and Thailand edged higher this week, aided by currency fluctuations, although gains were capped by subdued demand, while Vietnamese rates were little changed. Indian rice prices recovered from […]

25
Apr

Rice Country, USA

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Missouri’s Bootheel powers an agricultural industry that feeds the nation. Mizzou researchers collaborate with growers to advance innovation and sustainability. Story by Nina Mukerjee Furstenau, BJ ’84Photos by Abbie Lankitus Stephen McKaskle dips his hand into a bin and holds out his palm. “You’re looking at the oldest rice variety in America,” he says, sifting […]

25
Apr

Rice prices likely to go up

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Rice prices will likely increase slightly as the government is purchasing rice and paddy from farmers at Tk 4 more per kilogram than in previous years, says food adviser Ali Imam Majumder. Somoy National Desk “We fixed the prices after detailed discussions to ensure that farmers get fair prices… One of the reasons is to […]

25
Apr

Is P20/kilo rice sustainable? NEDA says increasing productivity is the key

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Jean Mangaluz. MANILA, Philippines — National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said a nationwide implementation of P20-per-kilo rice would be sustainable if the country improves its agricultural productivity. The Department of Agriculture is set to launch a pilot program offering P20-per-kilo rice in several regions in the Visayas, with plans for a […]

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Need to strengthen domestic rice stocks before exporting: minister

The rot in agriculture

Which State Is the Highest Producer of Rice in India?

Indonesia President Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production

IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture during Farmers’ Field Day in the Haor Region

NCRI releases 8 new crop varieties

ASIA RICE-Currency moves buoy Indian, Thai prices but demand still lags

Rice Country, USA

Rice prices likely to go up

Is P20/kilo rice sustainable? NEDA says increasing productivity is the key

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