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17
Oct

Comparing Productivity: Mechanical vs. Manual Rice Transplanting

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by Bioengineer In the rapidly evolving world of agriculture, advancements in technology are continuously transforming traditional farming practices. A pivotal study led by researchers including J. Chand, S.K. Jha, and D.P. Sharma, delves into the comparison between mechanical rice transplanting and the traditional manual methods of spring paddy production. This comparative analysis not only explores […]

16
Oct

Why are Punjab rice shellers buying hybrid paddy despite protests earlier and a ban?

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Experts and farmer unions demand a consistent and science-backed policy on hybrid paddy rather than reactive bans and sudden market shifts that leave both farmers and millers in the lurch. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Making a surprise shift from their strong opposition last year, rice shellers in Punjab are now storing government-procured hybrid paddy […]

16
Oct

Govt yet to decide on proposal to raise local white rice price to RM3.60/kg

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By Iylia Marsya Iskandar, Nor Ain Mohamed Radhi KUALA LUMPUR: The government has yet to decide on the proposed increase in the price of local white rice from RM2.60 to RM3.60 per kilogramme. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said they are currently conducting an impact assessment on the proposal, including on […]

15
Oct

Jilin farmers use agricultural machines to harvest rice in golden autumn fields

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By Han Junhong in Changchun and Zhou Huiying Farmers at Hongguang village in Jiutai district of Changchun, Jilin province, were looking forward to a bumper harvest when large harvesting machines recently started working their farmland. They harvested, sorted, dried, and stored the rice, creating a delightful scene in the golden autumn days. This year, rice […]

13
Oct

Another day, another crop in distress

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Mohammad Hussain Khan Paddy harvesting started only last month in the lower Sindh region, and farmers mostly small landholders are already complaining about “unjustified deductions” by rice millers. While the Lower Sindh region has been growing restless for quite some time, the Sindh agriculture department has not yet offered any relief via enforcing or ensuring […]

13
Oct

Rice imports hit record highs despite satisfactory stock

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Economists alert to risk of farmers being deprived of fair price. JASIM UDDIN HAROON Rice imports into Bangladesh spiked by nearly a record 5,400 per cent in the first two months of this fiscal year as traders rushed to cash in on duty waivers coupled with price fall in India.Economists alert to risk of farmers […]

13
Oct

More aid for rice farmers to increase food security

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By FINTAN NG PETALING JAYA: Paddy farming is getting a boost under Budget 2026 as part of measures to increase the food security buffer for the most important staple in the country’s diet. This comes at a time when the development expenditure allocation to the agriculture sector has been drastically reduced to RM551mil under Budget […]

13
Oct

One-Stop Agricultural Service to boost farmers’ income, MAFF says

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Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: The One-Stop Agricultural Service mechanism helps farmers get everything they need — from planting to selling — through a single, coordinated system, saving time, cost, and effort. The One-Stop Agricultural Service (OSAS) is an important mechanism for reducing production costs towards increasing farmers’ income in rice production, said Yang […]

13
Oct

Incentivising cooperative farming

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Jawaid Bokhari While the issue of corporate farming is hit by unending controversy for various reasons, policymakers plan to offer innovative ways to develop cooperative farming for increasing productivity and earnings of small and medium sized farms. Federal Minister for Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain says small and medium farmers, who make up […]

12
Oct

End monopoly in rice trade, say farmers

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FMT Reporters PeSawah says the current structure limits the number of firms buying padi and distributing rice, thereby suppressing prices. PETALING JAYA: A farmers’ group has urged the government to review the structure of the padi and rice industries, describing it as highly monopolistic and leaving farmers on the losing end. Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia […]

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Comparing Productivity: Mechanical vs. Manual Rice Transplanting

Why are Punjab rice shellers buying hybrid paddy despite protests earlier and a ban?

Govt yet to decide on proposal to raise local white rice price to RM3.60/kg

Jilin farmers use agricultural machines to harvest rice in golden autumn fields

Another day, another crop in distress

Rice imports hit record highs despite satisfactory stock

More aid for rice farmers to increase food security

One-Stop Agricultural Service to boost farmers’ income, MAFF says

Incentivising cooperative farming

End monopoly in rice trade, say farmers

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