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May

The paddy pivot: Rethinking subsidies to drive sustainable farming

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Repurposing govt expenditure on paddy production and procurement or creating new incentives for millet production could encourage farmers to switch. By Amit Kapoor, Pradeep Puri and Ananya Khurana Intensive paddy cultivation in India has long supported millions of livelihoods, but today this very lifeline is hindering the nation’s progress towards sustainability. As of 2023-24, paddy […]

05
May

Rising Temperatures, Carbon Could Bump Up Arsenic In Rice.

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By Dann Okoth Climate change, combined with rising carbon dioxide levels, may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, potentially raising lifetime health risks for consumers, according to a new study. Long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic can lead to cancers of the lung, bladder, and skin, as well as heart disease and diabetes, according to […]

05
May

Exports of Brazilian rice to Central America have farmers with high expectations

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Brazilian rice exports to Central America are keeping expectations high and are a formidable incentive for southern Brazilian states’ farmers to prepare for another crop year, according to Fedearroz, the industry’s strong lobby. In the first quarter of this year, the leading destinations for unprocessed rice were , Mexico, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, while Costa Rica […]

04
May

Rice, edible oil imports rise amid economic stabilisation efforts

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ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman– Journalist Rice and edible oil imports to the country have shot up while wheat and sugar import decreased in the first eight months of the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY25). The data, published in the Bangladesh Bank’s Monthly Update on Major Economic Indicators, points to policy-driven market adjustments in the country’s food […]

04
May

Indonesia Records Highest Rice Stock in Over Five Decades

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Windarto Jakarta. Indonesia’s national rice stock has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 3.5 million tons as of Sunday — the highest level recorded in any January-May period over the past 57 years, according to government data. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman hailed the achievement as a landmark in the country’s food security efforts and a […]

04
May

Rice looks for its niche as a malted grain

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By John Lovett A new economic study shows the potential for an ancient process to develop new domestic demand for rice and offset declining exports. That process is malting, which has been around for millennia but is usually associated with another grain — barley. But rice, which is grown prolifically in Arkansas, can also be […]

04
May

2025 rice harvest: A historic milestone that sets a new national record

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Santo Domingo.- In a landmark event for the agricultural sector, President Luis Abinader and Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz inaugurated the 2025 Rice Harvest at the Dr. Yin Tieh Hsieh Experimental Station, also known as Bioarroz. This event marks a significant advancement in the country’s rice production and underscores its ongoing pursuit of food sovereignty. […]

04
May

Shivraj Singh sets India’s rice target: reduce acreage by 5 million ha, raise production by 10 mt

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Minister releases world’s first genome edited rice varieties with higher yield, shorter duration. By Prabhudatta Mishra. India has set a target to reduce acreage under rice by 5 million hectares (mh) and raise the production from the reduced area by 10 million tonnes (mt) to expand the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses, two major areas […]

03
May

Boro harvest cools rice prices, but farmers worry over paddy rates

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Shahadat Hossain. In the capital’s wholesale markets, BRRI-28 rice is selling at Tk58–60 per kg, Guti Shorna at Tk53–54, and Paijam at Tk55–57. Highlights: After months of high prices, rice is now becoming cheaper amid the ongoing Boro paddy harvest. However, farmers are concerned about low paddy prices and fear further declines as harvesting peaks. […]

02
May

Liberia Showcases Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties to Boost National Food Security

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Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia — In a significant stride toward bolstering Liberia’s food and nutrition security, stakeholders from across the agricultural sector gathered on March 17, 2025, at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for a vibrant Field Day showcasing ten newly developed upland rice varieties. Organized by AfricaRice in partnership with CARI and the […]

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The paddy pivot: Rethinking subsidies to drive sustainable farming

Rising Temperatures, Carbon Could Bump Up Arsenic In Rice.

Exports of Brazilian rice to Central America have farmers with high expectations

Rice, edible oil imports rise amid economic stabilisation efforts

Indonesia Records Highest Rice Stock in Over Five Decades

Rice looks for its niche as a malted grain

2025 rice harvest: A historic milestone that sets a new national record

Shivraj Singh sets India’s rice target: reduce acreage by 5 million ha, raise production by 10 mt

Boro harvest cools rice prices, but farmers worry over paddy rates

Liberia Showcases Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties to Boost National Food Security

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