Xinhua BEIJING — China plans to expand its ratoon rice cultivation area by approximately 10 million mu (about 666,666 hectares) by 2030, as part of efforts to bolster food security, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Ratoon rice, which is grown from the seedlings of buds that remain at nodes of rice […]
By SHERIDAN MAHAVERA KUALA LUMPUR: The government need not wait for new laws to take action against firms selling imported rice mixed with local grains, says a consumer group. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) vice-president Datuk Indrani Thuraisingham said action against these companies could be taken under the Trade Descriptions Act, Consumer Protection Act […]
Dr Waqar Ahmad | Khalid Saeed Wattoo. In recent years, Pakistan has been grappling with twin challenges: ensuring an adequate food supply to meet the dietary needs of a rapidly growing population (food security) and safeguarding public health by mitigating hazards during food production, processing, and storage (food safety). Pakistan is severely impacted by its […]
Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia. Rice is a staple in the Philippines, and Chinese hybrid rice has gained trust among local farmers for its high yield and resilience against diseases and strong winds. by Xinhua writers Zhang Yisheng, Nie Xiaoyang MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — Every day, 98-year-old Melencio Maniego walks the narrow earthen banks between […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday, February 19, kicked off the distribution of rice stocks from the National Food Authority (NFA) to local government units (LGUs) committed to addressing the recently declared food security emergency. This move aims to combat the steep rise in rice prices that start in July 2023. Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]
Genevieve Donnellon-May Ensuring food security for the region and beyond requires urgent action to modernise agriculture, diversify suppliers and strengthen cooperation. In Southeast Asia, rice is more than just a food – it is the foundation of survival for almost 700 million people. But what happens when this lifeline begins to unravel? Climate change, economic […]
By Jumalynne Doctolero The Department of Agriculture has declared on Monday, a nationwide food security emergency to mitigate the effects of the continuous price increase of rice in the country. Under the food security emergency, the Agency will now release rice buffer stocks stored by the National Food Authority (NFA) which is approximately 300,000 metric […]
Key policy measures remain disregarded in the newly introduced requirements. By Ghulam Abbas. ISLAMABAD: Amid increasing interceptions of rice shipments abroad, including in the European Union (EU), and the Ministry of National Food Security & Research’s (M/oNFSR) failure to control these issues effectively, the government has reintroduced what it calls “new” minimum phytosanitary measures for […]
Sustainable rice production is an essential approach to agriculture that seeks to balance the need for food security with environmental conservation. Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population, making its production critical for global nutrition. However, traditional rice farming practices often lead to environmental degradation, including soil depletion, water […]
By: Luisa Cabato – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) may release rice stocks next week following the declaration of a food security emergency, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. In a Palace briefing on Monday, Laurel said more than 50 local government units from Regions 4, 5, 6, 8, […]
