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Thailand successfully develops low-carbon rice production in Chao Phraya River basin.

By Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has successfully developed low-carbon rice production in the Chao Phraya River basin. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives emphasized the importance of low-carbon products in mitigating climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Rice is a key focus, as it contributes significantly to emissions in the agricultural sector. […]

P29 brings high-quality rice to 35M poor Filipinos

Everybody wins in ‘Rice for All’ program By Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13) Because rice is considered the essence of the Filipino, it’s only fair that they should be offered to the Pinoy consumer in the most affordable way possible. This is exactly what the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has set out to […]

Thailand switching to low-carbon rice to meet net-zero goal.

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry is promoting low-carbon rice cultivation to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, tackle global warming and boost competitiveness in the global market. Rice production is among the sectors where Thailand is targeting emission reductions to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said on […]

Banteay Meanchey addresses water needs for rice cultivation.

Taing Rinith / Khmer Times. Yim Bunrom, Director of the Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology in Banteay Meanchey, spearheaded a critical intervention in collaboration with local authorities and water-using farming communities. The effort involved opening the water gates of the Trapaing Thmar Reservoir to irrigate approximately 8,300 hectares of farmland in Phnom Srok […]

Boro rice seedling transplantation begins in Rangpur.

RANGPUR, Jan 2, 2025 (BSS) – Farmers of Rangpur region began transplantation of Boro rice seedlings amid a sweeping cold wave this season aiming at enhancing rice output for ensuring food security. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said the interim government has taken sufficient steps to assist farmers to make the Boro […]

PM urges farmers to do more on rice

By Navitalai Naivalurua , Mohammed Feroz. With Fiji’s current import of rice sitting at $51 to $60 million annually, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is urging farmers to take advantage of the revised price for the grades of rice paddies. Rabuka had announced that the revised price for grade 1 has increased from $850 to $1,000 […]

Cambodian rice crowned best in world, bringing national pride and new opportunities for farmers.

By Sophie Johnson. Cambodia’s Malys Angkor rice was recently crowned World’s Best Rice 2024, allowing producers to showcase the important role the rice plays in the nations culture. The ceremony took place in November at the World Rice Conference in Manila, Philippines. Chan Sokheang, President of the Cambodia Rice Federation said Malys Angkor is known […]

TARI urged to expand innovations for enhanced rice farming, market access

By Christina Haule , The Guardian. THE Agricultural Research Institute of Tanzania (TARI) has been urged to broaden its innovations to ensure farmers gain not only improved rice farming techniques but also essential knowledge to access reliable markets for their produce. This appeal comes in response to persistent market shortages faced by farmers in Morogoro […]

CSIR-SARI introduces ISFM technologies to farmers to boost rice production

Source: GNA The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has organised a field day and demonstration visit for some farmers at Kpalgun in the Tolon District of the Northern Region to introduce some integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies to them. The various ISFM technologies introduced to the farmers included mineral […]