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Vietnam aims to increase market share in Africa

Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as a key potential market. Hanoi (VNA) – Although Vietnam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has emerged as […]

Fed Govt, Ogun lift 100 rice farmers with input for dry season farming

The Assisted-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in collaboration with the Ogun Government, has distributed agro inputs to 100 rice farmers in the state. The inputs were distributed yesterday in Abeokuta ahead of the upcoming dry season farming. The support was facilitated by the FGN/OGSG/IFAD-Assisted Value Chain Development Programme […]

Sustainability at the core of the “European Rice” campaign

EU rice farmers have adopted forward-thinking methods that minimize environmental impact. Dubai, UAE: The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign, an EU-funded initiative dedicated to promoting European rice in the UAE, is grounded in a commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural practices that are beneficial for both the environment and consumers. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve […]

Five WTO nations allege India provides excessive market support to wheat, rice

Five WTO members – Argentina, Australia, Canada, Ukraine and the US – have alleged that India provides excessive market support to wheat and rice which distorts global trade. In a communication of the World Trade Organization (WTO), these countries claimed that India’s apparent MPS (market price support) for rice appears to have been over 87 […]

Thailand urges farmers to adopt low-carbon rice production

Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is calling on local farmers to adopt advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions in rice production, aiming to enhance the country’s rice competitiveness in the global market. Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is calling on local farmers to adopt advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions in rice production, aiming to enhance […]

Ensure proper storage of CMR rice: Addl Chief Secy to officials

Additional Chief Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Sumita Misra today held a meeting with officers of the food storage agencies. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the storage facilities for CMR rice. The need for… Tribune News Service Additional Chief Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Sumita Misra […]

From Rice Farming to Biochar: Greenery to Showcase Innovative, Low-Carbon Agriculture at COP29

SEOUL, South Korea Greenery, Inc. will be hosting a seminar and an exhibition on the topic of transitioning to low-carbon agriculture and animal husbandry at the Korea Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP29, from November 11 to 13. Headquartered in South Korea, the climate tech company Greenery, Inc. provides a range of net-zero consulting […]

AgroBank padi scheme boosts protection

TANJONG KARANG: The Padi Crop Takaful Scheme (STTP) under the management of Agro Captive Takaful Limited (ACTL), a subsidiary of Agrobank, has given padi farmers peace of mind by protecting their crops, which are essential to the country’s food security. This initiative, which is the first takaful scheme for rice farming in Malaysia and Southeast […]

Vietnam’s Rice Exports Reach Record Levels Despite Production Drop.

Vietnam’s rice exports are set to hit a record 8.9 million tons in 2024, despite a decline in domestic production. This increase is largely due to heightened demand from international markets such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Vietnam’s rice import volumes from Cambodia have also increased, helping meet this export demand. Cambodian farmers have […]