The USDA says pork export sales were solid during the week ending October 3rd. The pork sales total was up on the week and considerably larger than average, with Mexico purchasing more than half of the weekly total, reflecting the strong global demand for U.S. pork. Rice also saw a week-to-week improvement, while the other […]
For the first time, Bangladesh has bagged more than 4 crore tonnes of rice in a fiscal year (FY) thanks to increasing yields of the most grown crop, according to official data. Local farmers have been gradually switching to high-yielding and hybrid varieties of the cereal grain, bringing the country’s need for rice imports down […]
In Thailand, efforts are underway to accelerate best practices in rice farming that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible, while boosting yields for farmers. The aim is to make food systems more resilient and decarbonise the agriculture sector. Every day, rice sustains billions across Asia and the globe, serving as an essential, affordable source of […]
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on October 9 to launch the Capacity Building for Sustainable and Low-Carbon Rice Innovations in Southeast Asia (CABIN) project. CẦN THƠ — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Cần […]
By Yousaf Ali PESHAWAR: The recent reports about the detection of genetically modified (GM) contamination in the consignment of organic basmati rice in certain European markets have sparked concerns in the country and abroad and voices have gained strength against the reported renewed efforts to introduce GM maize and other cereal products in the country. […]
Irfan Noor The rice sector of Pakistan, contributing approximately $4 billion annually to the nation’s agricultural economy, is currently facing a significant threat due to an inquiry initiated by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) The inquiry targets 72 rice-exporting companies whose consignments were rejected by European countries for non-compliance with phytosanitary requirements. While ensuring compliance […]
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday also approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Gujarat, which is aimed to showcase India’s maritime heritage and history. Dhruvaksh Saha, Press Trust of India, New Delhi The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to continue the supply of free fortified rice under the food law and other […]
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Damage from successive typhoons and reduced harvested area are expected to bring down production of milled rice in the Philippines, while imports will increase to make up the difference for the country’s staple food grain, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). […]
HANOI: Vietnam’s rice exports this year are expected to be higher than 7.6 million metric tons, Vietnam Food Association’s chairman said on Thursday. The Southeast Asian country is the world’s third-largest rice exporter after India and Thailand, and its largest buyer is the Philippines. India’s recent moves to ease its rice export restrictions will not […]
Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr […]
