Tokyo, July 14 (Jiji Press)–The average price of rice sold at about 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week through July 6 stood at 3,602 yen per 5 kilograms, down 70 yen from the previous week, the seventh consecutive weekly fall, the agriculture ministry said Monday. In the reporting week, 11,742 tons of government-stockpiled rice […]
Growing apprehensions over the safety and regulation of genome editing in agriculture have reportedly received “validation” from peer-reviewed scientific studies, backed by civil society advocacy efforts. The Union Government’s recent announcement of gene-edited rice varieties has triggered critical responses, notably from the Coalition for a GM-Free India, which hosted a webinar to assess the implications […]
by Pune Okayama Friendship Garden Rice is one of the most important staple foods consumed globally, forming a crucial part of the diet for more than half of the world’s population. Its role is especially significant in Asia, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. Beyond being a daily dietary staple, rice also […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed his undersecretaries—particularly those overseeing operations and the National Rice Industry Development Program—to conduct on-the-ground consultations with farmers and lawmakers in preparation for congressional deliberations on the proposed Rice Act. Secretary Tiu Laurel, currently abroad recovering from a medical procedure, said those tasked to carry out the […]
Once known as Nepal’s granary, Madhesh Province is witnessing a steady decline in paddy cultivation. Recent data shows that only 33.78 percent of arable land in the region has been planted with rice this season. Farmers blame the shortage of water and fertilizer as the primary reasons for this worrying trend. By MITHILESH YADAV KATHMANDU, […]
In the first phase, the program will operate from August to November. Tribune Desk The Food-Friendly Program is set to commence in August, under which 5.5 million families will receive 30kg of rice each at a subsidised rate of Tk15 per kilogram, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said on Tuesday. He said that this year […]
By Zahra Awan The share of renewable and recycled materials in Continental’s tire production averaged 26% in 2024, a figure that the tire manufacturer aims to increase by 2-3% in 2025. By 2030, Continental’s target is to use over 40% of renewable and recycled materials. As carbon black and silica make up a large proportion […]
Meetings will culminate in the Rice Experiment Station’s annual field day on Wednesday, Aug. 27 in Biggs. Farm Progress staff, Farm Progress A pair of workshops for the rice industry this summer will cover such topics as production practices, innovative varieties and efforts to combat a key pest. Weedy Rice The UCCE’s Weedy Rice Meeting […]
By Leilanie Adriano LAOAG CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Food Authority (NFA) in Ilocos Norte are preparing to roll out the PHP20/kilo rice to marginalized earners. Janelyn Martin, head of DOLE-Ilocos Norte, told the Philippine News Agency on Monday that coordination is now ongoing with private establishments for […]
By: Salma The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in its latest Food Outlook Biannual Report on Global Food Markets in June 2025, projects that Indonesia’s rice production will reach 35.6 million tons during the 2025/2026 planting season. Responding to this prediction, Professor Subejo of the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada views this achievement […]
