As Japan considers scaling up imports in the wake of a major rice crisis, there a potential for India. Prajata Khare/ Prachi Gupta India is the world’s largest exporter of rice, with its output mainly going to countries in West Asia and Africa. Thousands of rice varieties are harvested in the country, including the glutinous […]
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber. Paddy transplantation in Punjab has been completed on just 35% of the total area expected to be cultivated this kharif season, prompting concerns from the state’s agricultural experts. Chandigarh: Paddy transplantation in Punjab has been completed on just 35% of the total area expected to be cultivated this kharif season, prompting […]
Shahadat Hossain. In Dhaka’s retail kitchen markets, Miniket rice is now being sold at Tk80–82 per kg, up from Tk72–74 before Eid. Despite the conclusion of a record-breaking Boro harvest, rice prices have unexpectedly risen by Tk4-8 per kg since Eid-ul-Adha, causing financial strain on consumers and discontent among farmers. Government data shows that this […]
There is an urgent need to strengthen biosecurity, invest in genomic surveillance and accelerate resistant rice development, study warns. Gargi Gaur Across Africa, once healthy rice fields are turning yellow, yields are falling and farmers are facing growing uncertainty. At the heart of this crisis is a viral disease called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) […]
This Kharif season, farmers across India are turning to smart, sustainable methods—like using ducks to manage pests and choosing climate-resilient seeds—to grow better crops with fewer resources. These practical techniques are helping protect the environment while improving harvests. Here’s how more farmers can make the shift this season. By Shivani Gupta. Often reliant on excessive […]
By Michael Major (Crop Diversity Digest Contributor) Plant Breeders Innovate Against Climate Change Vietnam’s agriculture is at a crossroads. Extreme weather events, higher temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are putting pressure on the country’s food supply and disrupting farmers’ traditional practices. But plant breeders and farmers are rising to these challenges by tapping into the unique […]
Satish Handa Ambala: Exporters of rice in Haryana are worried over ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. They said the Iran-Israel war will leave a bad effect on the exporters in the state. Large number of Haryana’s Basmati exporters may suffer losses due to the Iran-Israel war, due to payments worth rupees 2000 crores of […]
June 19, 2025 (MLN): Syngenta Pakistan has officially introduced Incipio 200 SC, a next-generation foliar spray insecticide powered by advanced Plinazolin® technology, during a high-profile launch event held in Daska. Held under the theme “Incipio Barhaye Pakistan Ka Khazana”, the event brought together agricultural leaders, members of the media, and local rice growers to mark […]
Lim Hui Jie Key Points: Rice prices in Japan more than doubled in May, spiking 101.7% year over year and marking their largest increase in over half a century. The huge spike follows a 98.4% increase in April, and a rise of 92.1% year over year in March. Japan’s rice prices have been in the […]
The government will survey rice farmers about their production intentions for the next year as well as in five and 10 years, agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Thursday. By understanding farmers’ medium- and long-term plans on planting areas and others, the government aims to promote a drastic review of its rice policy. It will ask […]
