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23
Nov

Hill’s, Riceland announce sustainably grown rice collaboration

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By Sofia Muller STUTTGART, ARK. — Riceland Foods Inc. and Hill’s Pet Nutrition recently announced a new collaboration to incentivize Riceland farmer-members to incorporate sustainable practices in their rice farming. The Riceland-Hill’s Pet Nutrition Sustainable Rice Program will focus on helping these farmers overcome obstacles to adopting environmentally friendly practices. As a result of the […]

22
Nov

Misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds: Panel directs FSC&RD to take action

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Fazal Sher ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD) to take action against the seed dealers and companies involved in selling misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds. The FSC&RD was recommended by the Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research, which met […]

21
Nov

African Development Fund Approves $99.16M to Boost Regional Rice Cultivation in West Africa

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The project will focus on increasing rice production and productivity, bolstering income generation for farmers, and supporting climate-resilient agricultural practices. Devdiscourse News Desk The African Development Fund has approved an initial $99.16 million in funding for the Regional West Africa Rice Development project, aimed at enhancing food security, self-sufficiency, and resilience in the region’s rice […]

20
Nov

Is P42 per kilo of rice a fair price for farmers, consumers?

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Dominique Nicole Flores – Philstar.com MANILA, Philippines — How much should rice prices be to ensure affordability for Filipinos while remaining fair to producers? For the Department of Agriculture, the answer is P42 per kilo of rice. But for peasant groups, there are nuances in pricing that need to be addressed. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu […]

19
Nov

Authorities promise to give rice farmers a fair deal

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WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the new harvest season of paddy rice, with a plan to implement support measures as approved by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to help farmers. Wittayakorn Maneenetr, a spokesman for the Commerce Ministry, said the Internal Trade Department is monitoring the price of paddy rice for […]

18
Nov

Time to prepare for the rice revolution

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By Abdu Abdullahi Sir: The national treasurer of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria ( RIFAN), Sadiq Daware has provided a diagnostic basis for the inevitable rice revolution in Nigeria with his estimation of over 12 million rice farmers cultivating an average of 0.5 hectare for two or three farming cycles annually, with an average output […]

18
Nov

‘Rice farm mechanization level to hit 3 hp/ha by 2031’

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Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The average mechanization level of the country’s rice farms could hit three horsepower per hectare (hp/ha) by 2031, improving the sector’s productivity while reducing labor costs, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) said. PhilMech said it is “confident” the rice mechanization level […]

18
Nov

DA believes rice at P42/kilo balances farmers, consumers needs

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The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers. “While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work […]

15
Nov

EU Rice Sector Advances Sustainable Farming for the Future.

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Sam Allcock The European rice industry is pioneering sustainable agricultural practices, benefiting both consumers and the environment. With water-saving techniques, reduced chemical use, and increased biodiversity, EU rice cultivation is now more eco-friendly. These methods yield premium-quality rice while helping to cut greenhouse gas emissions and protect natural ecosystems. The European Rice campaign, supported by […]

13
Nov

Traditional varieties of rice, wheat need support

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With grain availability no longer an issue, it is time to move away from input intensive HYY varieties by tweaking subsidies in favour of environmentally friendly local varieties. By Subodh Mathur In India, what farmers produce is strongly influenced by government policies. These policies, formulated decades ago, are now outdated. Plus, they have led to […]

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Hill’s, Riceland announce sustainably grown rice collaboration

Misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds: Panel directs FSC&RD to take action

African Development Fund Approves $99.16M to Boost Regional Rice Cultivation in West Africa

Is P42 per kilo of rice a fair price for farmers, consumers?

Authorities promise to give rice farmers a fair deal

Time to prepare for the rice revolution

‘Rice farm mechanization level to hit 3 hp/ha by 2031’

DA believes rice at P42/kilo balances farmers, consumers needs

EU Rice Sector Advances Sustainable Farming for the Future.

Traditional varieties of rice, wheat need support

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