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Scientists discover ‘genetic goldmine’ while studying rice that could change the way we grow our food: ‘Valuable resources’

“Valuable resources for improving rice varieties.” by Doric Sam. Scientists in China have uncovered a possibly revolutionary development that can help shape the future of a universally utilized grain. A research team from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences published a study in Nature revealing the immense […]

Indonesia optimistic of achieving food self-sufficiency

Indonesia is projected to have a rice surplus of 1.68 million tonnes through May 2025. Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s rice reserves have reached 3.1 million tonnes, the highest level since the country’s independence, providing a solid foundation for food security, according to the National Food Agency (Bapanas). Bapanas head Arief Prasetyo Adi said with low […]

Cambodia earns $209 mln from milled rice export in first 4 months

The Cambodia Rice Federation (crf) said in a news release on Monday that Cambodia exported 282,315 tonnes of milled rice in the first four months of 2025, earning a gross revenue of $209 million. The news release said forty-eight companies shipped the kingdom’s milled rice to 59 countries and regions during the January-April period this […]

Thai rice faces tough times amid levies

By YANG WANLI in Bangkok. Thailand needs to further develop high-quality rice varieties and boost production to meet the market demand and maintain the kingdom’s competitiveness in the global rice trade amid emerging challenges partly due to steep US trade tariffs, experts say. “Thai jasmine rice has a high quality and reputation in the international […]

Rice, edible oil imports rise amid economic stabilisation efforts

Source: Daily Sun Rice, edible oil imports rise amid economic stabilisation efforts Rice and edible oil imports to the country have shot up while wheat and sugar import decreased in the first eight months of the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY25). The data, published in the Bangladesh Bank’s Monthly Update on Major Economic Indicators, points to […]

Rice breakthrough

New varieties promise 40% water saving INDIA has taken a bold leap into the future of agriculture with the announcement of the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties using 21st-century CRISPR technology. Developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), these rice strains promise higher yields, reduced water requirements and climate resilience. They come without […]

Indonesia’s rice stock hits 57-year high without imports

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s national rice stock in May 2025 reached 3,517,294 tons, the highest level recorded in the past 57 years, and was sourced entirely from local farmers, according to Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman. “It should be noted that the current rice stock of around 3.5 million tons constitutes the highest figure […]

Southeast Asia’s climate-driven pest invasion threatens China’s food security, study finds

Pests are thriving under El Niño and migrating to southern China causing rice yield losses and a potential food shortage. Migratory pests from mainland Southeast Asia, thriving under El Niño, are partially driving rice yield losses in southern China, a study led by Peking University has found. The researchers said the new findings were crucial […]