Another gathering planned for Tuesday at Government House to spur cabinet action. Rice farmers from 12 provinces plan another protest outside Government House in Bangkok on Tuesday due to the lack of discussion about price support in the recent cabinet meeting. Chakrapruet Banjerdkit, a coordinator for the rice farmers’ network in Phichit, said on Saturday […]
Despite having no farming background, Gullapali Sujatha’s Vishwamata Farms spans 47 acres with nine cows supporting her organic methods. By ETV Bharat English Team Ongole: Not everyone dares to leave the comforts of city life to embrace the challenges of farming. But for Andhra Pradesh’s Gullapalli Sujatha, organic farming was not just a choice, it […]
Xinhua BEIJING — China plans to expand its ratoon rice cultivation area by approximately 10 million mu (about 666,666 hectares) by 2030, as part of efforts to bolster food security, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Ratoon rice, which is grown from the seedlings of buds that remain at nodes of rice […]
Thailand is set to transform its rice sector through the 118 million euro-funded initiative: Thai Rice: Strengthening Climate-Smart Rice Farming Project. Aiming to support 253,400 Thai rice farmers in adopting climate-smart farming practices and to reduce 2.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2028, this project commitment was reinforced at the national inception event held […]
The agriculture ministry has projected the kharif rice production to reach a record 119.93 MT in 2024-25 crop year (July-June), against 113.26 MT in 2023-24 crop year. Written by Sandip Das Close to five months into procurement drive in 2024-25 season (October-September), the government’s paddy purchase in key producing states have crossed 67.91 million tonne […]
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Commerce Ministry will on Wednesday present measures aimed at supporting off-season farmers to the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (NRPMC). On Monday, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan met with a group of farmers from Ayutthaya who gathered at the ministry to request off-season rice compensation of 10,000 baht […]
Dr Waqar Ahmad | Khalid Saeed Wattoo. In recent years, Pakistan has been grappling with twin challenges: ensuring an adequate food supply to meet the dietary needs of a rapidly growing population (food security) and safeguarding public health by mitigating hazards during food production, processing, and storage (food safety). Pakistan is severely impacted by its […]
by Anthonia Obokoh. The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has expressed concern over low production output in the sector amid rising demand, attributing it to inconsistencies among farmers. RIFAN Lagos State Chairman, Mr. Raphael Hunsa, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He noted that […]
Research Matters Staff Writer(s), California Rice and wheat are staple foods in India, playing a crucial role in the country’s food security and cultural heritage. Both crops are integral to traditional cuisines and festivals, highlighting their cultural and social importance in Indian society. They are also the primary sources of carbohydrates, providing essential energy to […]
Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia. Rice is a staple in the Philippines, and Chinese hybrid rice has gained trust among local farmers for its high yield and resilience against diseases and strong winds. by Xinhua writers Zhang Yisheng, Nie Xiaoyang MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — Every day, 98-year-old Melencio Maniego walks the narrow earthen banks between […]
