by Andrea C Food insecurity is a huge issue around the world, and while it has gotten better through the decades, three are still challenging situations that require a bit more international help that we are used to seeing. This is now the case in Malaysia, where country officials are now asking their neighboring countries […]
Bayer Rice Carbon Program being implemented in 11 states over past two years. By BL Bengaluru Bureau Bayer is announcing its first tranche of carbon credits from thousands of rice farmers implementing regenerative practices like direct seeded rice (DSR) farming in India. Credits of up to 250,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) are being […]
Poor soils and dry climate could undermine effort to expand rice growing by 1 million hectares, experts warn. By Dyna Rochmyaningsih In the swampy forests of Indonesian New Guinea, “food brigades” of soldiers are guarding bulldozers as they clear vegetation for future rice fields. The operation is part of an initiative announced late last year […]
Rising temperature affected India’s wheat yield in North-Western plains in 2021-22I varieties gain, Government tells Rajya Sabha. By BL Mangaluru Bureau A new tariff line regime for rice-based on process (parboiled, others) and on variety (rice recognised by the Geographical Indication Registry, Basmati, others) will be implemented by the Centre from May 1 for the […]
The alarming lack of rainfall in Pakistan has severe implications for agriculture, water supply, and the overall ecosystem. This crisis affects not only humans but also animals and plant life. In recent years, Pakistan has experienced erratic weather patterns, with reports indicating a 70% reduction in winter rainfall. This significant decline has led to drought […]
Chin Hui Shan SINGAPORE – To mitigate the effects of rice cultivation on climate change and meet rising demand for rice, researchers in Singapore have come up with a way to grow it more sustainably. An initiative by Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) called Decarbonising Rice aims to reduce methane emissions, conserve water and increase […]
By Oliver T. Baccay TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Agriculture in Region 2 has strengthened its collaboration with various government agencies to implement agricultural strategies aimed at ensuring rice self-sufficiency in Cagayan Valley and supporting the country’s broader food security goals. Regional Executive Director Rose Mary G. Aquino emphasized during the Masagana Rice […]
Walaa Aly CAIRO – 12 March 2025: Rice remains one of the world’s most essential food crops, feeding billions of people. Over time, rice farming has evolved from traditional manual methods to modern, technology-driven agriculture. Egypt has emerged as a leader in global rice production, thanks to groundbreaking research by the Agricultural Research Center (ARC). […]
Cereals such as millets, maize, and sorghum are climate-resistant and stand to be economically viable too, in the long run. By BL Hyderabad Bureau. If you shift from the cultivation of rice to alternative cereals such as millets, maize and sorghum, it could significantly reduce climate-induced production losses, while increasing farmers’ incomes in the country. […]
UN body also estimates global cereal use could reach 2,867 million tonnes in 2024/25. Lalit Maurya Global wheat production could reach 796 million tonnes in 2025. This represents an increase of 1 per cent over the previous year. This is according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s new report on global grain […]
