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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 […]

NA Body Calls for Stronger Oversight to Prevent Disruptions in Rice Exports

By Associated Press of Pakistan. The Standing Committee on Commerce Tuesday called for enhanced administrative oversight by the Department of Plant Protection to prevent recurring disruptions in Pakistan’s rice exports, a vital sector of the country’s agricultural economy. According to press release issued by National Assembly Secretariat, the meeting was chaired by Muhammad Jawed Hanif […]

Ministry of Agriculture: 360,000 Tons of Rice Aid Set for Distribution Over Two Months

Reporter Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman has announced plans to distribute 180 thousand tons of rice per month over the next two months as part of a social assistance program. “Over the course of two months, we will distribute a total of 360 thousand tons to support the underprivileged,” […]

Myanmar Pawsan rice seeks GI status

Global New Light of Myanmar. First exported in 2001-2002, Myanma Pawsan – known globally as Myanma Pearl Rice – earned international acclaim when Pyapon Pawsan won top honours at the World Rice Conferences in 2009 and 2011. Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) stated that Myanmar is working towards achieving Geographical Indication (GI) status for Myanma Pawsan […]

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 […]

Indonesia needs smarter farming, not more farmers: Comment

By I Dewa Made Agung Kertha Nugraha JAKARTA: In the context of rising global food insecurity and climate uncertainty, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that Indonesia, home to over 280 million people, does not need more farmers. However, this is precisely what the data tells us. The country’s food production trajectory, particularly in rice, […]

GAP-Certified: Cagayan Valley farmers equipped for safer, smarter rice farming

By Merlito G. Edale, Jr. CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) — Sixty farmers from the Cagayan Valley Region have completed intensive training in good agricultural practices (GAP) for rice production, equipping them with updated knowledge to meet global standards and produce safer and higher-quality rice. The training sessions, held at the Agricultural Training Institute–Regional Training […]

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 […]

India’s Food-Grain Production Reaches 354 Million Tonnes; Wheat, Rice & Maize Boom

New Delhi: India’s foodgrain production is estimated to have reached 354 million tonnes in 2024-25, which is 6.6 per cent higher than last year’s (2023-24) production of 332 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates. The estimates are based on all major crops, including wheat, rice, maize, soyabean, pulses and groundnuts. The data shows […]