By John Reidy ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST — The Regional West Africa Rice Development project received $99.16 million in funding from the African Development Fund, providing aid to develop rice cultivation value chains that will benefit 15 countries in the region. The project’s goal is to increase food security and sovereignty by encouraging public and private […]
The project will focus on increasing rice production and productivity, bolstering income generation for farmers, and supporting climate-resilient agricultural practices. Devdiscourse News Desk The African Development Fund has approved an initial $99.16 million in funding for the Regional West Africa Rice Development project, aimed at enhancing food security, self-sufficiency, and resilience in the region’s rice […]
By Mastura Ismail LAWAS (Nov 20): Northern Sarawak will have a leg-up as a major paddy cultivation area with an allocation of RM500 million set aside as part of the state government’s strategy to achieve food security, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Deputy Premier said the Ba Kelalan highlands, Long Semadoh and […]
Dr Adnan Arshad Rice is vital for Pakistan and India due to its role as a staple food, contributing to food security for millions. Additionally, it serves as a significant economic driver, generating revenue through exports and providing livelihoods for a large agricultural workforce in both countries. Rice stands as a crucial crop in the […]
The Hans India Hyderabad: Telangana registered big growth in the fine paddy variety production, and the State government’s announcement of a Rs 500 bonus for fine paddy yielded good results. The area under paddy cultivation in the last monsoon (2023) was 65.94 lakh acres, and during this year (2024), the area under paddy cultivation has […]
Cultivation Area Shrinks to Lowest Since 1975 Amid Strategic Crop Initiatives. Statistics Korea released the “2024 Rice Production Survey Results” on Nov. 15, revealing that this year’s rice production in South Korea is estimated at 3.585 million tons. This figure represents a 3.2% decrease from last year’s 3.702 million tons, marking the third consecutive year […]
TEHRAN – Director of Agriculture Ministry’s Wheat and Rice Plan Sohrab Sohrabi says using new cultivation methods has increased Iran’s rice production by 10 percent in the current crop year compared to last year. Stating that 16 percent of the country’s rice is harvested by the ratooning method, Sohrabi said: “The use of high-yielding seeds, […]
TRN Online Kathmandu, Nov 4: This year, rice production may decrease due to adverse weather conditions during the harvest season. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has reported that incessant rains on September 27-28 adversely affected rice cultivation across many regions of the country. The ongoing light to moderate rains have also been unfavorable […]
BINTANGOR (Nov 3): A new rice variety has been developed by a Meradong-based company in the Sungai Padi Bintangor area. In this respect, Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing hailed the achievement by Onemas Agriculture Sdn Bhd as a ‘significant milestone for the rice planting industry in the region’. “This new rice variety took approximately […]
The COLD6 gene enhances cold tolerance in rice, offering a pathway for breeding cold-resistant varieties. Summary A study reveals that the COLD6 gene plays a crucial role in rice’s ability to tolerate cold stress by triggering a signaling pathway involving the production of 2′,3′-cAMP. This discovery could aid in developing rice varieties with improved cold […]
