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Cabinet approves 38.58 billion baht for rice farmers’ subsidies.

Agriculture minister says the 1,000-baht-per-rai subsidy should be delivered to eligible farmers within this year. The Cabinet on Tuesday earmarked 38.58 billion baht to cover subsidies for 4.68 million rice-farming households nationwide this year, Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said. She said the funds would be spent on providing a 1,000 baht per rai subsidy, capped […]

Sri Lanka leader meets rice millers amid supply shortage risks after floods.

ECONOMYNEXT – Facing a possible supply shortage in rice in the first quarter of 2025, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met small and medium-scale rice mill owners to discuss continuous and affordable supply of rice to consumers in the coming months, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The meeting comes days after heavy rains […]

GRIB, Calli Ghana partner to boost local rice industry and empower farmers.

By Kizito CUDJOE The president of the Ghana Rice Inter Professional Body (GRIB), Nana Adjei Ayeh, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize the consumption of locally produced rice as a critical step toward strengthening domestic farmers, reducing unemployment, and enhancing economic stability. Speaking after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GRIB and agro-input […]

Minister of Agriculture urges farmers to cultivate pure rice types, particularly Phka Romduol and SKO rice varieties, which have high market demand

Khmer Times Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, called on farmers to cultivate rice with specific varieties, especially Phka Romduol and Sen Kra-ob (SKO), which are Cambodian rice varieties that have received good rice classification and are in high market demand and price. He made this statement on the occasion of leading the […]

A World Without Rice Would Be a World Without Culture

By J.J. Johnson Rice is not just a food—it’s the heartbeat of cultures, a unifying thread that has woven together the histories, traditions, and daily lives of countless communities across the globe. For billions of people, rice is more than a staple; it’s a symbol of identity, heritage, and survival. To imagine a world without […]

Ryots face hurdles in getting paddy from field to mill in Telangana

Farmers are forced to oversee every step, from weighing their produce to ensuring its delivery at the mills, even though the government provides free transportation facilities. A Seshacharyulu NALGONDA: With the government procurement of paddy underway, farmers highlight a new kind of issue. Despite toiling relentlessly to grow and harvest the crops, the tillers say […]

Two partner to enhance rice value chain

Elizabeth Nyaadu Adu THE Ghana Rice Inter-Professional Body (GRIB) and Callighana Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to maximise rice yields and income of farmers. Under the agreement, Callighana will provide farmers across the country with its agricultural inputs like improved hybrid seeds, and agrochemicals and offer rice farmers with training on […]

From Field to Future: Transforming Rice Cultivation for a Sustainable World

The World Bank’s Sustainable Rice Market Insights highlights the urgent need for sustainable practices in rice farming to address its environmental and social impacts, including methane emissions and labor issues, while ensuring global food security. Through initiatives like the SRP and climate-smart financing, stakeholders aim to balance sustainability with economic resilience for farmers. CoE-EDP, VisionRI […]