Mohit Khanna – Tribune News Service In a major respite for the flood-hit farmers in Punjab, the pace of paddy procurement is gradually improving although crop arrival remains slow. Arhtiyas have expressed satisfaction over the ongoing lifting and payment process. Harbans Singh Rosha, president of the Khanna Grain Market Arhtiyas Association, said out of nearly […]
JAKARTA – The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) emphasized that food self-sufficiency, especially rice commodities, is a top priority for national development. Expert Staff of the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Frans BM Dabukke emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto is targeting the acceleration of food self-sufficiency, especially rice, in addition […]
Imran Gabol • Another spell of rains expected in most parts of the country from today• India may release over 150,000 cusecs of water into Punjab rivers within 48 hours• PDMA warns of potential flooding in some regions• Survey of flood damage in 69 tehsils likely to be complete by 27th LAHORE: The Punjab government […]
Our Correspondent, New Delhi The Indian government has announced that exports of non-basmati rice will now be allowed only after registration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an arm of the Commerce Ministry. Bangladesh is one of the main importers of non-basmati rice from India. “The export policy of non-basmati […]
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman reaffirmed his optimism that Indonesia is on the verge of achieving rice self-sufficiency, citing a surge in production that strengthens national food sovereignty. “God willing, within the next three months, if there are no major obstacles, we will be able to declare that Indonesia has achieved […]
BSS By Md Mamun Islam RANGPUR, Oct 4, 2025 (BSS) – Farmers in the Rangpur agricultural region have begun harvesting the early varieties of short-duration Aman rice with good yield, creating job opportunities for agricultural labourers. On this occasion, farmers’ families in many villages are celebrating the centuries-old traditional “Nabanna” festival by preparing various types […]
AKP The Royal Government of Cambodia inaugurated a new agricultural initiative on Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation’s rice seed sector and improving farmers’ resilience to climate change. Khim Finan, Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, presided over the launch of the “Resilient Seeds for Farmers” project in Kampong […]
By Nazrin Azizli Punjab’s rice farmers are increasingly turning to solar-powered tube wells, boosting irrigation efficiency and cutting energy costs, but the rapid shift is raising concerns over groundwater depletion and Pakistan’s long-term food security. In Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, rice farmers are increasingly using solar panels to power tube wells—motorised groundwater pumps that […]
Press Release SIALKOT: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) successfully concluded its five-seminar series on “Management of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) and Aflatoxin in Rice” on Wednesday at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar addressed critical food safety challenges threatening Pakistan’s rice exports, particularly the rising number of EU interceptions due […]
Low yield and market rates, coupled with rainfall and floods mean farmers are getting prices lower than last year. Vivek Mishra The floods this year in Punjab have caused a drop in the prices of the state’s famed aromatic Basmati rice, and farmers are in despair. The Pusa 1121 (about 40 per cent) and Pusa […]
