food security Archives - Page 10 of 23

12
Jun

Vietnam-Cuba rice production cooperation project generates positive results

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Under the project implemented since 2003, Vietnam sent its experts to Cuba to directly guide Cuban people to change their farming methods, provided training, and donated some specialised agricultural machinery. Havana (VNA) – A rice production cooperation project between Vietnam and Cuba launched more than two decades ago has generated positive results, becoming a model […]

12
Jun

Philippines’ rice industry in danger of being ‘drowned out by cheap imports’: report

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Policy failures and under-investment among factors for exacerbating country’s import reliance to the detriment of the local farming industry, report says. SCMP’s Asia desk The Philippines’ rice industry is in danger of being “drowned out by cheap imports”, according to a new report, with experts also warning that prolonged policy inertia could affect the country’s […]

04
Jun

Govt sets aside RM7mil for rice irrigation during drought

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BAGAN SERAI: The government has allocated RM7mil for infrastructure upgrades to minimise the impact of drought on key rice production areas, according to Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. The Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister said the focus will be on irrigation systems, the primary water source for crops. “It is mainly done to ensure that […]

03
Jun

India releases genome-edited rice, draws both applause and alarm

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5 min read

Arathi Menon. In a significant stride towards bolstering food security amid escalating climate challenges, researchers at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), both operating under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), have developed two innovative genome-edited rice varieties, named DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST […]

31
May

Food ministry directed to step up rice consignment inspections

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NA committee calls for tighter rice export inspections, reviews trade bills, and stresses targeted tax relief to support food sector and industrial growth. By Ghulam Abbas. ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by MNA Muhammad Jawed Hanif Khan, has once again urged the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to strengthen […]

27
May

Rice prices soar as Japanrethinks food security

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Yusaku Yoshikawa. Global instability, climate stress and small-scalefarming practices are all putting stress on the market. Will the price fall? Japan has seen unprecedented increases in the cost of rice in recent months, affecting both consumers and the food industry. The surge is prompting the country to re-evaluate rice as a staple food in terms […]

20
May

KWPF Grant Supports Low-carbon Rice Farming in Viet Nam

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6 min read

The $1.5 million KPWF grant, “Viet Nam: Facilitating Low-carbon and Green Agriculture Transformation” is providing demand-driven policy and advisory services that contribute to key building blocks of the government of Viet Nam’s overall green transformation program. The grant’s activities focus on enabling a well-designed, high-quality, and national low-carbon rice investment program, addressing knowledge gaps on […]

19
May

Liberia Showcases Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties to Boost National Food Security

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3 min read

Africa Rice Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia — In a significant stride toward bolstering Liberia’s food and nutrition security, stakeholders from across the agricultural sector gathered on March 17, 2025, at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for a vibrant Field Day showcasing ten newly developed upland rice varieties. Organized by AfricaRice in partnership with CARI […]

18
May

Abundance Of Rice Stock, Exports Still Need Commodity Balance Approval

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2 min read

Minister of Trade Budi Santoso stated that the rice export plan must first be discussed in the commodity balance to ensure domestic food availability is maintained. “If the export is because maybe the consideration is a surplus, that’s enough. But later it must be discussed first in the commodity balance,” Budi said, quoted from ANTARA, […]

18
May

Boro paddy, boiled rice procurement in full swing in Khulna

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BSS. KHULNA, May 18, 2025 (BSS) – Boro paddy and boiled rice procurement is in full swing in 10 districts of Khulna division. Over 31 percent of the boiled rice procurement has been completed in all 10 districts in the division as of May 17, said an official of the Khulna Regional Food Controller Office […]

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