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ISARC, CIP join hands to boost sustainable rice-potato systems

TNN Varanasi: In a step toward transforming rice-potato cropping systems into more sustainable and climate-resilient models, the International Rice Research Institute – South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) and the International Potato Center (CIP) jointly convened a multi-stakeholder consultation in Varanasi recently. The consultation focused on advancing a prototype innovation designed to enable Potato Zero Tillage […]

India’s July rice stocks at record high, wheat hits four-year peak

Reuters MUMBAI: India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15% from a year ago to a record high for the start of July, while wheat stocks reached a four-year peak driven by increased farmer procurement, official data showed on Tuesday. Record rice stocks will help the world’s biggest exporter increase shipments, while an improvement in […]

Rice and paddy imports surge as country imports over Rs 31 billion worth in FY 2024/25

The spike follows the government’s decision to remove advance taxes on paddy imports. In total, Nepal brought in 531.1 million kilograms of paddy, generating Rs 1.52 billion in revenue for the government. By REPUBLICA KATHMANDU, July 23: Nepal saw a sharp rise in rice and paddy imports in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25. According to […]

Soaring rice price: Speakers call for rationing for the poor

They have urged the government to take immediate action to resolve this pressing public crisis. The Bangladesh Food Security Network (Khani), an organisation working on food security and farmer rights, has called for the introduction of rationing for the nation’s poor and vulnerable population amidst a continuous surge in rice prices. The organisation expressed deep […]

Korea maintains no market opening stance on sensitive rice and beef imports

Korea’s agriculture officials remain firm against the import of sensitive food products amid trade pressures. By Kim Min-jeong The possibility of excluding “sensitive items” such as rice and beef from the negotiation cards in the Korea-U.S. trade negotiations is increasing. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs maintains a “no market opening” stance on […]

Pakistan’s Rice Exports Down by 15% in FY25

By Business Desk Pakistan’s rice export revenue fell 14.7 percent to $3.36 billion in FY25 after a 3.7 percent decline in volume to 5.8 million metric tons, according to latest data. According to Optimus Capital Management, the drop was driven by falling international prices, especially for non-basmati rice, which makes up over 85 percent of […]

Indian farmers accelerate summer crop sowing amid strong monsoon

Rajendra Jadhav By Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI (Reuters) -Indian farmers have accelerated the planting of summer-sown crops such as paddy, soybeans, cotton and corn, following above-average monsoon rainfall in July which increased the moisture levels required for sowing, according to government data. The monsoon is the lifeblood of India’s nearly $4 trillion economy, delivering almost 70% […]

Rice, coarse cereal sowing surges on back of strong monsoon

Overall kharif acreage up 4.1% as of mid-July; pulses and oilseeds show mixed trends. Ishaan Gera Timely and well-distributed monsoon rainfall in northern and western India is beginning to reflect in early kharif sowing data, with signs pointing to a healthy agricultural season. Rice sowing jumped 12.4 percent year-on-year, accelerating from 11 percent growth recorded […]

Rice exports to China surge 84% in first half

Higher shipments reflect Pakistan’s role as key supplier, potential for deeper economic integration. China Economic Net BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China have exhibited significant growth during the first six months of 2025, marking an encouraging development under the framework of China’s economic policies aimed at enhancing trade relationships and diversifying supply chains. According to […]

Sen Kra Ob rice yields lead to higher earnings for Cambodian farmers

Under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries’ supervision, 178 farming families in Kampong Thom province’s Baray district have switched to planting Sen Kra Ob rice types. This season, they recorded profits of about one million riel per hectare, surpassing those of anyone growing OM rice. Minister Dith Tina attributed the increased earnings to Sen […]