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Operation Basmati

Simply Haryana: India, Pakistan vying for Gulf market. Parveen Arora/ Tribune News Service India and Pakistan are now bracing up for ‘Operation Basmati’, in the wake of Operation Sindoor. In the weeks to come, the estranged neighbours are expected to vie for the highly competitive basmati export, especially in the Gulf region. Industry insiders are […]

Hun Sen urges govt to improve irrigation to boost crop yields

Khmer Times Staff / Khmer Times Senate President Hun Sen has called on the government to intensify efforts to improve irrigation systems to support farmers and enhance rice cultivation and overall crop productivity. Speaking during the joint session of the National Assembly and Senate yesterday, Mr Hun Sen said the most pressing issue in the […]

NA Body Calls for Stronger Oversight to Prevent Disruptions in Rice Exports

By Associated Press of Pakistan. The Standing Committee on Commerce Tuesday called for enhanced administrative oversight by the Department of Plant Protection to prevent recurring disruptions in Pakistan’s rice exports, a vital sector of the country’s agricultural economy. According to press release issued by National Assembly Secretariat, the meeting was chaired by Muhammad Jawed Hanif […]

To diversify rice imports, Philippines turns to India and Thailand

Source: Agro Spectrum India. Vietnam continues to dominate the Philippines’ rice import market, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s rice shipments. Despite efforts by the Philippines to diversify its sources, Vietnam remains the primary supplier, providing the vast majority of the rice imported into the country. This heavy reliance underscores Vietnam’s critical […]

Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice.

Viernam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the ‘low-emission’ rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June. Viet Nam News. HANOI – On June 5, the ‘Green and low-emission Vietnamese rice’ trademark will officially enter the export market. The first shipment, bound for Japan, is seen as a significant breakthrough […]

Agriculture drives Indonesia’s economic growth

The agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector posted the highest growth among all economic sectors, reaching 10.52% in Q1, mainly due to bumper rice and corn harvests. Rice output surged by 51.45% while corn production rose by more than 39%. Jakarta (VNA) – Agriculture is emerging as a key driver of Indonesia’s economic growth, especially in […]

Cambodia-China rice industry project launched in Kampong Chhnang

Kampong Chhnang province has initiated the rollout of the Cambodia-China Guangxi modern rice industry cooperation project, which aims to adopt China’s technology to enhance food security and improve agricultural efficiency and farmers’ income. Somany Prum, Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation at Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, co-chaired the event yesterday alongside […]

Govt sets aside RM7mil for rice irrigation during drought

BAGAN SERAI: The government has allocated RM7mil for infrastructure upgrades to minimise the impact of drought on key rice production areas, according to Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. The Deputy Agriculture and Food Secu­rity Minister said the focus will be on irrigation systems, the primary water source for crops. “It is mainly done to ensure that […]