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31
Oct

India must shift focus to nutrition security in rice cultivation, says expert

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This story was originally published at 20:04 IST on 30 October 2025 NEW DELHI – India must shift focus from ensuring food security to achieving nutritional security and environmental sustainability in rice cultivation, agricultural economist Ashok Gulati said at the Bharat International Rice Conference on Thursday. “We have to go from filling stomachs and food […]

30
Oct

Pakistan urges EU to unblock basmati GI registration, restore ethanol tariff relief

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Pakistan has urged the European Union (EU) to fast-track the long-pending geographical indication (GI) registration for basmati rice, while also calling for the restoration of duty concessions on ethanol. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan told a hearing of the European Parliament’s Development Committee that the current regulatory limbo is exposing growers across Pakistan’s Punjab belt […]

29
Oct

Sustainable shift in rice farming: Can Dry DSR anchor next green revolution?

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Agronomy As India grapples with groundwater depletion and climate volatility, Dry Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) emerges not as a technical tweak — but as a potential paradigm shift toward climate-smart, resource-efficient grain production For over five decades, India’s Green Revolution has rested on the shoulders of rice — the crop that fed the nation, stabilized […]

29
Oct

Application of technologies in managing high-quality rice cultivation

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The project on Sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked with green growth in the Mekong River Delta by 2030 (the Project) has proven to be the right direction for rice production in the region. Since 2024, the Mekong River Delta has implemented more than 354,000 hectares of specialised high-quality, […]

28
Oct

Potential for Sustainable Paddy Rice Farming Systems

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Yesterday, October 27th, the JIRCAS International Symposium 2025: Accelerating the Implementation of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Technologies in the Asian Monsoon Region: Progress and Prospects for Improving Productivity and Building Sustainable Food Systems was successfully held at the Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo. Thank you to everyone who participated. We will report on the symposium’s findings […]

27
Oct

Vietnam to supply rice seeds for Cuba’s 2026 crop

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The Vietnamese side has confirmed to contribute rice seeds to Cuba’s upcoming national rice cultivation programme. The programme covers 133 municipalities across 14 local provinces, engaging around 23,000 producers and farmers, with the goal of planting 200,000 hectares of rice in 2026. It welcomes the involvement from all economic sectors, both for private consumption and […]

26
Oct

Early Aman rice harvest boosts farm workers’ earnings

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Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Rangpur Like previous years, farmer laborers are earning well from early harvesting of short-term Aman rice to lead a better life during the ‘seasonal lean season’ of ‘Ashwin’ and ‘Kartik’ months in Rangpur agricultural region. Simultaneously, early harvesting of short-term Aman rice is helping small and marginal farmers to taste new […]

22
Oct

Paddy farmers must be shown mercy

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Kerala is a land full of natural beauty. That is the main reason why it has been called God’s Own Country. Backwaters, rivers and paddy fields used to enhance the beauty of Kerala. All of them are now deteriorating. The paddy fields that used to look like a sea of green during the sowing phase […]

22
Oct

Low-emission rice models prove effective in Vinh Long

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High-quality, low-emission rice cultivation models in Vinh Long Province have brought about notable changes in production techniques, such as reducing direct seeding rates, alternating wet and dry irrigation, balanced fertilisation, comprehensive mechanisation, and improved straw management. These practices contribute to developing a green, environmentally friendly agricultural sector while enhancing local livelihoods. According to Le Van […]

18
Oct

The Paddy Price Trap: Why Sindh’s Farmers Lose In A Market Without Rules

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While Pakistan earns $3.2 billion from rice exports, the farmers who grow it receive barely half the price they did a few seasons ago, leading to widespread anger. Iftikhar Talpur October marks the start of Sindh’s paddy-harvesting season, from the lush lowlands of lower Sindh to the upper reaches of the province. Yet what should […]

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