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Impact of Climate Change on Rice Farming Communities

by Bioengineer Climate Change and Its Impact on Rice Farming Communities in Nigeria Recent research has significantly highlighted the intricate relationship between climate change and livelihood outcomes, especially in agricultural communities deeply reliant on specific crops, such as rice. In Nigeria, the rice farming communities in Ebonyi and Niger states face escalating challenges as climate […]

5 reasons why rice prices are rising in Bangladesh

The five reasons are: rising production costs, disconnect with global market trends, limited impact of cheaper imports, controlled import regime, and weather shocks and supply concerns. The Daily Star DHAKA – Rice prices have seen an abnormal increase recently in Bangladesh, despite higher yields and an adequate supply. Even a sharp drop in international prices […]

Maximum Retail Prices announced for imported rice varieties

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the implementation of new maximum retail prices for imported rice varieties, effective from yesterday (21). According to the gazette notification, the maximum retail price (MRP) of imported raw rice has been fixed at Rs. 210 per kilogram, while imported Nadu rice will be sold at a maximum of […]

Low-emission rice models prove effective in Vinh Long

High-quality, low-emission rice cultivation models in Vinh Long Province have brought about notable changes in production techniques, such as reducing direct seeding rates, alternating wet and dry irrigation, balanced fertilisation, comprehensive mechanisation, and improved straw management. These practices contribute to developing a green, environmentally friendly agricultural sector while enhancing local livelihoods. According to Le Van […]

Oversupply Leads to Tens of Thousands of Tons of Rice Going Bad, Says Indonesian Minister

Reporter Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, stated that around 30,000 government rice reserves stored in Bulog warehouses were damaged. “It used to be undamaged because there was no rice, Sir. Now, it’s damaged because there’s an oversupply of rice,” said Amran during the ‘Town Hall Meeting One Year […]

Domestic rice production key as Taiwan negotiates US trade deal

Jane Rickards Domestic rice supply is a great security concern in Taiwan, one that’s been stoked by trade negotiations with the United States. Washington wants more access to Taiwan’s rice market. In Taiwan, the worry is that greater imports would damage the domestic production that it would need for stretching out stocks if China blockaded […]

FCI set to launch direct rice sale to public on Nov 14 

Simultaneously, it has floated tenders for bulk sale of rice to traders at ₹2,800 per quintal, allowing purchases of up to 50,000 tonnes per bidder. By Prabhudatta Mishra The Food Corporation of India (FCI) plans to sell the best quality rice, including parboiled rice, directly to consumers during Delhi’s annual trade fair on November 14. […]

China helps Ivory Coast modernize agricultural approaches

In the face of increasing climate pressures, China’s is looking to help the Ivory Coast build agricultural resilience. Written by Jean Sovon, Written by Vivian Wu This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development […]

Bapanas: Rice Stocks for Market Operations Exceed 1 Million Tons

Reporter: Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Head of the Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas), Amran Sulaiman, stated that there are more than one million tons of rice stock allocated for the Supply and Food Price Stabilization (SPHP) program this year. “The President has ordered continuous market operations. Our stock allocation still exceeds 1 […]