Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Harvesters work in a paddy rice field in Sekinchan, Selangor State, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua) An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 24, 2024 shows harvesters working in a paddy rice field in Sekinchan, Selangor State, Malaysia. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua) A harvester works in […]
Farmers’ associations in Negros Occidental received rice threshers from the Negros Occidental provincial government on Wednesday morning, Nov.27. They are expected to minimize post-harvest losses and improve productivity, providing valuable support to the farming communities of Negros Occidental, a press release from the provincial government said. Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and OIC Provincial Agriculturist Dr. […]
By Kizito CUDJOE The president of the Ghana Rice Inter Professional Body (GRIB), Nana Adjei Ayeh, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize the consumption of locally produced rice as a critical step toward strengthening domestic farmers, reducing unemployment, and enhancing economic stability. Speaking after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GRIB and agro-input […]
Khmer Times Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, called on farmers to cultivate rice with specific varieties, especially Phka Romduol and Sen Kra-ob (SKO), which are Cambodian rice varieties that have received good rice classification and are in high market demand and price. He made this statement on the occasion of leading the […]
Terry Friel / Khmer Times The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), backed by the US government, has launched a new project to cut methane emissions from rice fields in Cambodia and other Southeast Asian nations. The Methane Accelerator for Southeast Asia (MASEA) programme aims to combine measures to cut methane gas emissions with practical steps […]
By J.J. Johnson Rice is not just a food—it’s the heartbeat of cultures, a unifying thread that has woven together the histories, traditions, and daily lives of countless communities across the globe. For billions of people, rice is more than a staple; it’s a symbol of identity, heritage, and survival. To imagine a world without […]
Farmers are forced to oversee every step, from weighing their produce to ensuring its delivery at the mills, even though the government provides free transportation facilities. A Seshacharyulu NALGONDA: With the government procurement of paddy underway, farmers highlight a new kind of issue. Despite toiling relentlessly to grow and harvest the crops, the tillers say […]
Elizabeth Nyaadu Adu THE Ghana Rice Inter-Professional Body (GRIB) and Callighana Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to maximise rice yields and income of farmers. Under the agreement, Callighana will provide farmers across the country with its agricultural inputs like improved hybrid seeds, and agrochemicals and offer rice farmers with training on […]
Sikkim, a beautiful state in northeastern India, is called the “Valley of Rice” because of its large-scale rice production and a perfect environment for growing rice. The name also has deep cultural and historical roots. Explore more about the “Valley of Rice” in this article. India has many different crops grown in its states, each […]
Thailand will give support of 38 billion baht to rice farmers in an effort to boost productivity, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Monday. Farmers will receive 1,000 baht per rai for up to 10 rai, Ms Narumon told reporters, adding about 4.68 million households would benefit. The assistance plan would be proposed […]
