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China Promises a New Era for Humanity with a New Cereal Capable of Growing on 14 Billion Acres of Unusable Land.

by Brian Foster In a groundbreaking achievement that could change the face of global agriculture, Chinese scientists have unveiled a new variety of stress-resistant rice that has the potential to thrive in the harshest conditions. This discovery, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, could be the solution to […]

Imported rice MSRP to be reduced to P43 per kg

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Sunday that it will lower the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice to P43 per kilo from P45 starting July 1. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the reduction is “in response to the recent decline in global rice prices.” “This food security initiative […]

Bayer launches BICOTA to help Indian paddy farmers tackle stem borers 

BICOTA, which combines Bayer’s exclusive innovation to provide strong protection against these damaging pests, will be available across key rice-growing states. By BL Bengaluru Bureau. Bayer has announced the launch of BICOTA, a new product designed to help rice farmers manage stem borer pests effectively. BICOTA, which combines Bayer’s exclusive innovation to provide strong protection […]

Farmers Incur Rs. 2.2 Trillion Loss in Just One Year.

By Business Desk. The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has warned that farmers have incurred Rs. 2,200 billion in wheat-related losses from May 2024 to May 2025. This loss amounts to 23.15 percent of the crop sector’s Rs. 9,500 billion contribution to the national GDP in FY24. The collapse has severely reduced farmers’ purchasing power and […]

Myanmar eyes 3 million tonnes of rice export in 2025–2026 fiscal year.

Myanmar exported more than 2.48 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Hanoi (VNA) – Myanmar expects about 3 million tonnes of rice and broken rice will be exported in the 2025–2026 fiscal year as the country seeks to access key markets like China, said Chairman of the Myanmar Rice […]

Agricultural sector teetering on the brink, warn stakeholders

Amjad Mahmood. • Pin high hopes for a major relief in upcoming budget• Wheat growers alone suffer Rs2.2tr losses since May 2024 LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has issued a stark warning regarding an escalating agricultural crisis that has gripped the nation since May 2024, resulting in unprecedented financial losses for farmers and a […]

Rice production forecast to hit record high of 543 million tonnes in 2024/25: FAO

ROME,7th March, 2025 (WAM) – Rice production is forecast to hit a record high of 543 million tonnes (in milled equivalent) in 2024/25, driven by positive crop prospects in India and favourable growing conditions in Cambodia and Myanmar, according to the latest Cereal Supply and Demand Brief, released today by the Food and Agriculture Organisation […]

Myanmar plans to export 3 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in 2025-2026 FY.

U Ye Min Aung, Chairman of the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), stated that an estimated three million tonnes of rice and broken rice are expected to be exported in the 2025-2026 FY. The Department of Agriculture has invited companies wishing to apply for registration to export rice and broken rice to China to submit expressions […]