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Basmati sells for Rs 2,800 per quintal, farmers stare at losses

Fetched Rs 5K last year. Charanjit Singh Teja, Tribune News Service In order to get better price for their basmati produce, the farmers are ferrying their crop from one mandi to another. Last year, the crop that fetched Rs 5,000 per quintal was being purchased by traders at Rs 2,800 per quintal. So far, traders […]

Vietnam’s MARD endorses Mechanized Direct Seeding combined with Fertilizer Deep Placement as an advanced technology for rice cultivation

CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega Hanoi, Vietnam (October 8, 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development-Department of Crop Production (MARD-DCP) has officially recognized the “Technical guidelines on mechanized direct seeding combined with fertilizer deep placement for rice production in the Mekong River Delta” as a technical advancement in crop production. The guidelines, authored […]

Low interest loan programme launched for high-quality rice cultivation

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has launched a programme offering low-interest loans to farmers to serve sustainable rice production in the Mekong Delta. Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has launched a programme offering low-interest loans to farmers to serve sustainable rice production in the Mekong Delta. The programme is a […]

PM leads discussion on high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation in Mekong Delta

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 15 to discuss solutions to a project on sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030, which was launched in November 2023. Can Tho […]

Advancing direct-seeded rice technology in northern Bangladesh through mechanized clustered demonstration

Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities in Bangladesh, where farming employs more than 60% of the population. Farmers have been cultivating their lands using plenty of work, water, and expense. As rice is the staple food of Bangladesh, rice farming has a distinct […]

What Is Basmati Rice? A Guide to What Some Call the “Queen of Rice”

This fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety is cherished across South Asia and the Middle East. By Perry Santanachote Basmati rice—often called the “queen of rice” in India and Pakistan—is cherished in kitchens worldwide, particularly in South Asian cuisines. When translated directly from Hindi, basmati means “queen of fragrance.” Its delicate aroma, long slender grains, and […]

A sustainable rice revolution is underway in Thailand

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 […]

Soc Trang expands pilot of million hectare low-emission rice project

Hanoi (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang plans to expand the rice cultivation model in the 2024 Summer-Autumn crop targeting one million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice by 2030. The green growth rice is to be piloted in Long Phu, to other local districts, towns, and cities. After the first crop, […]