By 2030, the million-hectare rice project aims to engage two million rice farmers across 1,230 cooperatives and cooperative groups, as well as 210 rice trading enterprises. Can Tho (VNA) – A conference was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on February 14, seeking investment in digital transformation and green transition technologies for […]
R Yuneswaran LETTER | The adjustment of the paddy purchase floor price from RM1,300 to RM1,500 per metric tonne is a welcome one. The measure, which will take effect on Feb 16, is an indication that the government is safeguarding the crucial role of rice farmers. It is notable that this adjustment is the second […]
Đồng Tháp Province has implemented digital transformation in agriculture to improve management and production efficiency. ĐỒNG THÁP – Đồng Tháp Province has implemented digital transformation in agriculture to improve management and production efficiency. It is one of the largest rice-producing provinces in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta. According to its Department of Agriculture and Rural […]
Vietnam’s rice industry has gone beyond quantity, focusing on quality and sustainability. The shift has brought higher prices, international recognition, and greater income for farmers, marking a historic year for the sector. Vietnam’s rice exports reached a record $5.7 billion in 2024, an achievement that goes beyond numbers. More than just selling at high prices, […]
Research shows that Thillainayagam rice variety contains 7.15% protein and 78.25% carbohydrates, in addition to minerals like potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, manganese and copper. C. Palanivel Rajan. ‘Thillainayagam’, a native rice variety with its origin traced to the integrated Madurai region comprising Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar districts, is now being promoted by farmers […]
By Nora Lanuza Molde. “I thanked the government for its full support of the hybrid rice, resulting in better production and income to farmers like me.’’ Renie Palco, a hybrid rice farmer, said as he narrated the improvement of his life these recent years when he ventured to farming hybrid rice to the team from […]
Josephine Okojie and Feyishola Jaiyesimi . …Farmers say input prices have risen five times over the period ,,.Millers can’t get enough rice from farmers Nigeria’s rice production has hit the lowest level in four years as high production costs force farmers to reduce their cultivation areas. Rice production declined by 7 percent in the 2024/2025 […]
Philippine Daily Inquirer In 2011, former corporate employee Wilmar Ompoc of Bukidnon decided to make farming his source of livelihood, developing a piece of land from his in-laws. Without prior exposure to agriculture, Ompoc initially faced numerous challenges. However, through training sessions, he is now the producer of various commodities including corn, vegetables, rice, coconut […]
International demand for basmati rice is forecast to double over the next few years. But farmers and connoisseurs say traditional varieties are disappearing. By Rick Noack and Karishma Mehrotra LAHORE, Pakistan — Long before this land was part of a frontier between India and Pakistan, farmers here grew a precious long-grain rice that was coveted […]
TOKYO: The Japanese government plans to expedite the release of its stockpiled rice to curb soaring prices, with details on the quantity and pricing to be released as early as next week, farm minister Taku Eto said Friday. If the measure is implemented, it would mark the first ever release of reserves of the Japanese […]
