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Genetic secrets of rice pave way for future farming and conservation

Discovered genes provide strategies to protect rice crops against climate change and to domesticate wild relatives that can grow in currently unproductive habitats. Peer-Reviewed Publication– King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) A new study, seen in Nature Genetics and led by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST; Saudi Arabia) […]

Scientists develop climate-friendlier rice

Rice fields are a major source of planet-warming methane, but a new variety could help change that. by YCC Team Curry, stir-fry, sushi, jambalaya … whatever’s on the menu tonight, there’s a good chance it includes rice. Schnürer: “Rice is consumed by many people on Earth.” And Anna Schnürer of the Swedish University of Agricultural […]

A global rice crisis looms – can technology level the (paddy) field?

Drones, genetic engineering, and satellite technology are changing how we grow the staple on which 3.5 billion depend. Emily Warner. From paella and sushi to jollof and biryani, rice feeds over half the world’s population. Yet the staple grain is under threat. More frequent droughts, extreme heat and erratic weather in Asia, where 90 per […]

Rice farmers call for direct assistance devoid of political interference

Rice farmers at Amartey Kope, a farming community near Akuse in the Eastern Region, have acknowledged government’s continued support for their trade but are calling for a more direct and transparent delivery of that support, devoid of political interference. The farmers made this known during a visit by officials from the AritaGlobe Foundation, who were […]

Making the most of microbes for sustainable rice farming

Designer compost, selectively enriched in rice-growth-promoting microorganisms, could allow sustainable rice cultivation. Beneficial microbes in the soil of rice paddies could be key allies in a collaborative project to build a circular agricultural economy in the celebrated rice-growing region of Niigata, Japan. By combining growth-enhancing microbes with the organic waste generated during rice production, a […]

The rot in agriculture

EDITORIAL: The prime minister’s visible frustration over the out-of-date state of Pakistan’s agriculture sector is entirely justified — and long overdue. For far too long, policymakers have treated the country’s most vital economic backbone with an indifference that borders on criminal neglect. It is no exaggeration to say that Pakistan still farms like it did […]

Which State Is the Highest Producer of Rice in India?

West Bengal is the highest producer of rice in India. Rice is eaten with most daily meals. Learn about West Bengal’s strong farming traditions, its natural advantages, and how it became India’s top rice producer. By Jasreet Kaur. Top Producer of Rice: India is considered one of the largest rice-producing countries in the world, and […]

Indonesia President Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production

The announcement comes just days after the government rejected a request from Malaysia to import rice from Indonesia, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply. Aditya Hadi, The Jakarta Post JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has authorized rice exports to countries in need, reversing an earlier statement by Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman, who had […]

IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture during Farmers’ Field Day in the Haor Region

IRRI and partners empower haor farmers with climate-smart innovations to improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods in rice farming. Nikli, Kishoreganj (22 April 2025) – Bangladesh’s haor region, responsible for 25% of the country’s boro rice and 15% of annual rice production, is increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks, old technologies and practices, and systemic gaps in […]