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UAE: How Ras Al Khaimah farmer grows rice, yields 60kg a year

The rice cultivation process starts with planting seeds in a nursery for up to 45 days By: Azza Al Ali Despite the desert climate, Nasser Saeed Al Mazrouei has turned a farming experiment into a small but successful rice production effort, yielding 60kg annually and showing new possibilities for local agriculture. The rice planting began […]

Rangpur region to produce 20-lakh tonnes of clean Aman rice

RANGPUR, June 26, 2025 (BSS) – The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has fixed a target of producing 20,10,505 tonnes of clean Aman rice (30,15,757 tonnes in terms of paddy) from 6,20,430 hectares of land for Rangpur agriculture region. “Farmers are preparing their seedbeds for Aman rice to start planting seedlings in their croplands from […]

Despite diversification push, why Punjab is staring at another year of near-record paddy cultivation.

Paddy guzzles water, depletes soil nutrients, and creates the problem of stubble burning. But Punjab farmers have not moved away from it. Here’s why. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Despite Punjab government’s efforts to diversify the state’s crop mix, the state is once again staring at a near-record area under paddy cultivation. Last year, Punjab […]

Against the grain: as prices and temperatures rise, can Japan learn to love imported rice?

Justin McCurry in Tokyo The political and cultural insulation of Japan’s beloved grain is falling apart, and experts warn the country’s relationship with the staple will have to adapt. It’s cheap, filling and a time-honoured way for office workers to calm their hunger pangs. Lunchtime diners at fast-food restaurants in central Tokyo are here for […]

Iran uses nuclear technology to produce drought-resistant rice

Azad News Agency. This rice variety was obtained through targeted mutagenesis methods and originated from the popular local native variety Tarom. Key features of this variety include high resistance to drought, maintaining cooking quality, excellent aroma and flavor, and high yield. Unlike many high-yielding modified varieties that sacrifice quality for quantity, Kian has created a […]

Operation Basmati

Simply Haryana: India, Pakistan vying for Gulf market. Parveen Arora/ Tribune News Service India and Pakistan are now bracing up for ‘Operation Basmati’, in the wake of Operation Sindoor. In the weeks to come, the estranged neighbours are expected to vie for the highly competitive basmati export, especially in the Gulf region. Industry insiders are […]

Hun Sen urges govt to improve irrigation to boost crop yields

Khmer Times Staff / Khmer Times Senate President Hun Sen has called on the government to intensify efforts to improve irrigation systems to support farmers and enhance rice cultivation and overall crop productivity. Speaking during the joint session of the National Assembly and Senate yesterday, Mr Hun Sen said the most pressing issue in the […]

Beyond DSR, farmers adopt bed-sowing rice for water saving

Story by Vibhor Mohan CHANDIGARH: For the upcoming paddy season, while the state government is promoting Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR), some farmers are, for the second consecutive season, opting for a different method: Seeding of Rice on Beds (SRB), a variant which is also believed to be effective in saving underground water. Being propagated […]

Stored paddy worth Rs 840 crore spoiled in five years in TN

TNIE acquired this information after multiple RTI requests and appeals, following delays and denials from TNCSC. B Anbuselvan CHENNAI: Despite ongoing efforts to expand storage infrastructure, Tamil Nadu suffered wastage of 3.72 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy/rice stored at direct procurement centres and warehouses from 2019-20 to 2023-24 at a minimum estimated financial loss of […]

Top 5 Rice Producing States in India 2025

Discover the top 5 rice producing states in India for 2025. Explore detailed insights on West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, highlighting production stats, farming practices, and regional strengths in rice cultivation. Sumit Arora. Rice, being the staple food for more than half of India’s population, holds a significant place in the […]