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Rice County Farmer Hosts Chinese Delegation

Chinese swine producers stop at farm near Faribault for tour The Chinese trade team of swine experts inspects Matt Purfeerst’s soybean crop and asks questions to better understand the growing season. (Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council) RICE COUNTY, Minn. — A whole new world across the world. One step off the bus at Matt […]

Vietnam rice export rates drop

BENGALURU /MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOII/BANGLADESH: Vietnam rice export prices slid to their lowest levels in a year this week, while Indian rice export prices edged higher on a small improvement in demand, although ample supplies and increased sowing limited the gains. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $550-$560 per ton on Thursday, down from a range of […]

LT Foods: Indian basmati rice maker’s Q1 profit jumps

India’s LT Foods posted a bigger profit for the twelfth consecutive quarter on Thursday, bolstered by strong demand for its basmati rice. The company, which makes ‘Daawat’ and ‘Royal’ basmati rice, said consolidated net profit increased 11.5% to 1.53 billion rupees ($18.3 million) in the April-June quarter. According to official data, India’s basmati rice exports […]

West Bengal agriculture minister outlines impact on climate change on rice production

Synopsis West Bengal Agriculture Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay noted the state’s significant rice production, accounting for 14% of India’s total. Despite climate challenges, efforts to improve cultivation and diversify rice varieties, including stress-tolerant and hybrid types, have advanced, he said Farm workers sow paddy saplings during monsoon season at an agricultural field West Bengal Agriculture Minister […]

Prices of rice go up, other essentials remain high

A man buys rice at a shop at the Mohammdpur kitchen market in the capital Dhaka recently. | Focus Bangla photo The prices of rice went up while that of some other essential commodities decreased a bit but still remained high on the kitchen markets in the capital Dhaka over the week ending Friday. Traders […]

Rice Crop Manager: Delivering Results for Indonesian Farmers

24 July 2024, Indonesia: In less than a year, the Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP) project has helped farmers gain an average income increase of $90 per hectare and yields ranging from 6.1 to 9.2 tons per hectare during the 2023 dry season, underscoring the importance of field-level implementation in enhancing Indonesian farmers’ rice farming practices […]

Explained: India’s rice export curbs amid global challenges

India’s rice export restrictions and policy innovations strive to balance domestic food security needs with its role in global humanitarian efforts. India, the world’s largest producer and exporter of rice, contributes almost 40% to global demand. However, it faces the complex challenge of balancing domestic food security with the benefits of international trade. Factors like […]

Vietnam’s pilot low-emission rice farming shows promise: Increased yields, profits, and sustainability

A pilot farm in Vietnam has demonstrated success in high-quality, low-emission rice farming. Compared to traditional methods, it achieves higher yields and profits and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.The One Million Hectares Program emphasizes strong collaboration between input suppliers, rice purchasers, and farmers. It utilizes innovative techniques for sustainable practices that boost yields, profits, and broader […]

MO Bootheel rice farmers allowed to use a special insecticide on armyworms

The Missouri Ag Department says 11 counties in the Missouri Bootheel are allowed to apply Intrepid 2F Insecticide to mitigate armyworms in rice. A crisis exemption went into effect late last week and University of Missouri Extension’s Justin Chlapecka says the insecticide isn’t typically used on rice. “There’s data using this product on armyworms for […]