By Himari Semans Japan will release an additional 200,000 metric tons of stockpiled rice harvested in 2021 and 2020 through no-bid contracts to all retailers and rice shops, the farm ministry said Tuesday, as the grain’s price fell for the second consecutive week. Major retailers, midsize and small supermarkets, and rice shops with their own […]
Los Baños, Philippines (9 June 2025) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) today unveiled its 2025–2030 Strategy, a bold vision to transform global rice-based food systems through inclusive science, deep partnerships, and coordinated action across public and private sectors. Building on its 65-year research innovations, IRRI’s new strategy recognizes rice as a powerful lever […]
The Asian Development Bank is investing US$ 1.5 billion to promote more efficient farming that increases productivity while reducing the environmental impact of growing the main staple in the Asian diet. Rice farming alone generates 1.5 per cent of greenhouse gases. New irrigation systems and the use of drones are among the tools to cut […]
Azad News Agency. This rice variety was obtained through targeted mutagenesis methods and originated from the popular local native variety Tarom. Key features of this variety include high resistance to drought, maintaining cooking quality, excellent aroma and flavor, and high yield. Unlike many high-yielding modified varieties that sacrifice quality for quantity, Kian has created a […]
