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Beyond DSR, farmers adopt bed-sowing rice for water saving

Story by Vibhor Mohan CHANDIGARH: For the upcoming paddy season, while the state government is promoting Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR), some farmers are, for the second consecutive season, opting for a different method: Seeding of Rice on Beds (SRB), a variant which is also believed to be effective in saving underground water. Being propagated […]

Indonesia needs smarter farming, not more farmers: Comment

By I Dewa Made Agung Kertha Nugraha JAKARTA: In the context of rising global food insecurity and climate uncertainty, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that Indonesia, home to over 280 million people, does not need more farmers. However, this is precisely what the data tells us. The country’s food production trajectory, particularly in rice, […]

GAP-Certified: Cagayan Valley farmers equipped for safer, smarter rice farming

By Merlito G. Edale, Jr. CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) — Sixty farmers from the Cagayan Valley Region have completed intensive training in good agricultural practices (GAP) for rice production, equipping them with updated knowledge to meet global standards and produce safer and higher-quality rice. The training sessions, held at the Agricultural Training Institute–Regional Training […]

Stored paddy worth Rs 840 crore spoiled in five years in TN

TNIE acquired this information after multiple RTI requests and appeals, following delays and denials from TNCSC. B Anbuselvan CHENNAI: Despite ongoing efforts to expand storage infrastructure, Tamil Nadu suffered wastage of 3.72 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy/rice stored at direct procurement centres and warehouses from 2019-20 to 2023-24 at a minimum estimated financial loss of […]

India’s Food-Grain Production Reaches 354 Million Tonnes; Wheat, Rice & Maize Boom

New Delhi: India’s foodgrain production is estimated to have reached 354 million tonnes in 2024-25, which is 6.6 per cent higher than last year’s (2023-24) production of 332 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates. The estimates are based on all major crops, including wheat, rice, maize, soyabean, pulses and groundnuts. The data shows […]

Rice farming gains support

Riya Mala – Multimedia Journalist The Ba Rice Farmers Association is urging farmers to utilize their vacant land for production, highlighting the significant government grants and expanded services from Fiji Rice available to support them. Rajesh Singh is encouraging farmers to seize these opportunities to boost productivity and profitability. Singh says that with the right […]

Top 5 Rice Producing States in India 2025

Discover the top 5 rice producing states in India for 2025. Explore detailed insights on West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, highlighting production stats, farming practices, and regional strengths in rice cultivation. Sumit Arora. Rice, being the staple food for more than half of India’s population, holds a significant place in the […]

Cabinet approves FY26 minimum support price for Kharif crop; rice MSP increased by 3 percent

The government has approved the MSP for 15 crops, which include rice, jowar, bajra, pulses, soybean, and cotton. While the MSP for nigerseed, ragi, and cotton have been improved substantially, rice or paddy, which forms the bulk of Kharif production, has seen an increase of just 3 percent in its MSP. Written by FE Business […]

A gene could be key to growing rice, and feeding billions, in a hotter world

Researchers say they can improve rice harvests and grain quality by essentially turning off a temperature-sensitive gene found in some common rice varieties. By Allyson Chiu. Rising global temperatures are threatening rice, a staple food that nourishes billions of people around the world. But researchers say they may have discovered a way to improve harvests […]