Customer demand remains high, with Việt Nam exporting over one million tonnes of rice in the first two months of the year. Although rice prices remain steady due to abundant supply, experts anticipate a market rebound in the near future. Đỗ Hà Nam, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Food Association (VFA), said that customer […]
By Nora L. Molde BUTUAN CITY — Rice farmers in Caraga expect to increase their productivity and get higher income opportunities with the turnover of the region’s first modern Rice Processing System II (RPS II). The RPS II, valued at P61.8 million, is equipped with the latest technology designed to optimize rice drying and milling, […]
The Story If you’ve ever seen a paddy field, you’ve probably noticed it looks like it was flooded the night before. That’s because rice fields stay waterlogged for most of the cultivation season. Farmers flood them before sowing to help roots establish and then maintain just enough standing water throughout the crop cycle to support […]
Record prices for rice are rippling through society. By Eddy Duan Japan does not have enough rice for sale, but no one can agree on exactly why. Last year’s harvest edged higher, raising hopes that it would ease a tight supply. Instead, consumers are paying record prices this year, sparking frustration, finger-pointing and forcing the […]
Cereals such as millets, maize, and sorghum are climate-resistant and stand to be economically viable too, in the long run. By BL Hyderabad Bureau. If you shift from the cultivation of rice to alternative cereals such as millets, maize and sorghum, it could significantly reduce climate-induced production losses, while increasing farmers’ incomes in the country. […]
Bella Cariaso – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) has filed a petition before the Tariff Commission asking that the 35 percent tariff on imported rice be restored, arguing that Executive Order 62, which lowered the tariff on outsourced staple to 15 percent, did not result in lower […]
By Marita Moaje MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) is implementing a PHP10-billion modernization program to expand rice storage, upgrade processing facilities, and enhance post-harvest efficiency, ultimately reducing losses and increasing farmers’ income. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson on Monday said these long-overdue upgrades would significantly improve rice and palay storage, ensuring better management of […]
While concerns regarding hybrid rice quality and yield persist, experts believe it has the potential to ensure sustainable farming, improve farmer income, and conserve water resources. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba. Surinder Singh, a farmer from Kherabad village in Punjab’s Kapurthala district, owns around 25 acres of land where he has been cultivating hybrid rice […]
Thailand is in talks with some countries, including India, to reduce competition, hoping to create a balance in rice prices in the global market and help farmers have stable income. Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is seeking cooperation with the world’s top rice exporters to find ways to tackle falling rice prices amid simmering protests by […]
Farmers in Cà Mau Province are achieving higher profits by rotating rice with short-term crops, thus conserving water during the dry season. CÀ MAU – Farmers in Cà Mau Province are achieving higher profits by rotating rice with short-term crops, thus conserving water during the dry season. The country’s southernmost province primarily relies on groundwater […]
