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17
Apr

Nigeria, Japan deepen rice production partnership.

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By : Joseph Chibueze, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing food sovereignty and improving the livelihood of smallholder farmers across the country. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, reiterated this during a high-level meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nigeria Office Delegation in Abuja yesterday. […]

16
Apr

Grow Indigo partners String Bio to help rice growers cut down methane emissions

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Powered by CleanRise tech developed by StringBio, Grow Indigo’s leadership in sustainable farming solutions is further strengthened by addressing both conventional flooded and direct seeded rice. By BL Bengaluru Bureau. Agri start-ups Grow Indigo and String Bio have joined hands to help rice farmers cut down on methane emissions through the use of a breakthrough […]

16
Apr

Boro rice harvest inagurated in Sunamganj

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Upazila Representative The Boro rice harvest festival has been officially inaugurated at Togar Haor area, located on the border of Dharmapasha and Madhyanagar upazilas in Sunamganj district.The festival began with the harvesting of BRRI-92 variety paddy cultivated by a 40-year-old farmer named Anis Mia on Tuesday (April 15) at 11:30 AM. Organized by Upazila Agriculture […]

14
Apr

Behind the Viral Video: How Ducks Power Sustainable Rice Farming in Kerala.

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The viral video of ducks in Kerala’s paddy fields reveals an eco-friendly farming tradition that supports rice cultivation and biodiversity. By Raajwrita Dutta. A recent viral video making the rounds on social media shows an enchanting sight, where hundreds of ducks are waddling in neat formation through a lush and water-filled paddy field in Kerala. […]

14
Apr

Certified rice seed control price to be set effective tomorrow, says govt

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PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) will set the ceiling price for certified rice seeds under the Certified Rice Seed incentive at the wholesale level from RM54 to RM52 per 20-kilogramme pack and RM58 to RM56 at the retail level in Peninsular Malaysia, effective Tuesday (April 15). The ministry said the adjustment was […]

13
Apr

How Vietnamese farmers reducing methane emissions by altering rice growing methods.

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60-year-old Vietnamese rice farmer Vo Van Van is experimenting with new techniques, using less water and drones for fertilization, in hopes of addressing a dilemma in rice farming. While rice is highly sensitive to climate change, it also significantly contributes to it. The crop must be grown in flooded fields, which requires intensive labour and […]

12
Apr

Jigawa Council Supports 200 Rice Farmers

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The Guri Local Government Council of Jigawa, has distributed farm inputs to 200 rice farmers to cultivate 100 hectares of land in 2025 dry season farming. This is contained in a statement on Saturday in Dutse by Mr Fahad Muhammad, the Information Officer of the council. Muhammad said the farmers were each given two bags […]

11
Apr

Rice-Duck Integration: Hope for Sri Lanka’s Smallholder Farmers and Food Security.

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More than just rice producers: Sri Lankan paddy fields are also dynamic ecosystems that complement life and agriculture and have done so for centuries. By: Sunil Gamage Agriculture in Sri Lanka is at a deadlock, and for the smallholder farmers, who constitute the backbone of the nation’s food production, it is a question of survival. […]

11
Apr

Paddy crisis drives up Miniket rice prices

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Amanur Aman, Kushtia The production of fine-grain Miniket rice has decreased by 80% over the past month due to a shortage of the paddy required for its production. An investigation has identified a supply shortage as the main factor driving the rising costs of Miniket rice in markets across the country, including Dhaka. Market sources […]

10
Apr

Taiwan vows to protect rice farmers amid U.S. trade talks

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Reporter TVBS News Staff TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan will defend its vital rice industry against trade pressures, the island’s top agricultural official vowed Thursday (April 10) amid growing anxiety over potential tariff concessions. Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季) made an unequivocal commitment to maintaining import barriers on American rice, underscoring the cultural and economic […]

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