Yield in areas not affected by floods and rain likely to be higher, say State official. By Prabhudatta Mishra Punjab may see only a fall in rice production after the floods destroyed the paddy crop in about 2 lakh hectares, said a senior state official. The yield in non-affected areas is likely to be higher, […]
Chea Vanyuth and Sum Manet / Khmer Times Synopsis: The optimistic forecast comes on the heels of strong export performance in the first eight months of the year, placing Cambodia well within reach of its ambitious year-end target. Cambodia is on track to export more than 700,000 tonnes of milled rice by the end of […]
Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields, the international market is proving less favourable, with falling prices and a global glut creating serious challenges for exporters. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that global rice production is at an “all-time high”, […]
The farmers expressed their desire to dedicate their organic harvest for the daily bhog and prasad, ensuring purity in the offerings while promoting sustainable agriculture. Express News Service SAMBALPUR: In a heart-warming initiative, farmers from Padmapur in Bargarh district have come forward to supply organically-grown rice for the daily rituals and offerings at Samaleswari temple. […]
Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Three modern rice farming communities have been established in three districts of Battambang province. This initiative is expected to encourage the creation of similar communities across the country in the future. The three modern rice farming communities, including Moung Ruessei, Banan, and Thmor Koul districts, were mentioned by Khim Finan, […]
Under the pressure of climate change and market demands, low-emission crop production is seen as an inevitable trend. Tran Van Chung, Director of Phat Tai Agricultural Cooperative in Chau Thanh Commune, Vinh Long Province, said that for the summer-autumn crop of 2024, the cooperative began piloting rice cultivation under the project titled “Sustainable development of […]
Scientific breeding and private innovation propelled Vietnam’s exports, but branding battles now threaten progress. Once a nation reliant on imported rice and low-yield local varieties, Vietnam has transformed into a global rice export powerhouse. This success story is largely credited to advancements in rice breeding, resulting in high-yield, disease-resistant varieties that are now recognized among […]
Myanmar News Agency According to the Yangon Region Agriculture Department, a total of 1,108,964 acres of monsoon rice were planted across nine districts of Yangon Region this year. Out of the planned 1,148,222 acres, this represents 96.58 per cent completion. Farmers have cultivated 18 rice varieties, including high-yield, high-quality, and local types.Planting began in late […]
Abid Mahmood NAROWAL: Losses of more than Rs10 billion have been reported by farmers as rice and other crops cultivated on 140,250 acres of agricultural land have been lost due to the recent flooding in the Narowal district. As per details, the high-level floods in the river Ravi and rainwater drains Auj, Baein, Basantar and […]
NEWS WIRE BEIJING – The Chinese-developed hybrid rice variety ‘Honglian’ is well-suited to Pakistan’s climate challenges and has captured 40% of the country’s hybrid rice seed market, according to Punjab University agronomist Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq. He shared these details at a recent conference in Wuhan, central China, according to a report carried by Gwadar Pro. […]
