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IRRI Launches MASEA Project to Cut Methane Emissions in Rice Farming

The Methane Accelerator for Southeast Asia (MASEA), launched by IRRI and supported by USAID, aims to reduce methane emissions from rice farming while enhancing climate resilience. Saurabh Shukla The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has launched a new initiative to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges in Southeast Asia’s rice farming: methane emissions. Supported […]

From Field to Future: Transforming Rice Cultivation for a Sustainable World

The World Bank’s Sustainable Rice Market Insights highlights the urgent need for sustainable practices in rice farming to address its environmental and social impacts, including methane emissions and labor issues, while ensuring global food security. Through initiatives like the SRP and climate-smart financing, stakeholders aim to balance sustainability with economic resilience for farmers. CoE-EDP, VisionRI […]

Davao City remains ‘rice reliant’ on nearby provinces

Davao City’s rice production is insufficient to meet local demand, forcing the city to rely on neighboring provinces. Rojean Grace G. Patumbon THE City Agriculturist Office (Cagro) reported that local rice production cannot sustain Davao City for even a month, thus it is heavily reliant on supplies from neighboring provinces. Pablita Almador, focal person of […]

How a change in rice farming unexpectedly made India’s air so much worse

No one anticipated that an initiative to save groundwater by delaying the annual rice season would aggravate northern India’s already miserable air pollution. By Karishma Mehrotra BATHINDA, India — An Indian initiative to preserve vanishing groundwater by delaying the annual sowing of rice has led to a dramatic worsening of air pollution in New Delhi […]

Hill’s, Riceland announce sustainably grown rice collaboration

By Sofia Muller STUTTGART, ARK. — Riceland Foods Inc. and Hill’s Pet Nutrition recently announced a new collaboration to incentivize Riceland farmer-members to incorporate sustainable practices in their rice farming. The Riceland-Hill’s Pet Nutrition Sustainable Rice Program will focus on helping these farmers overcome obstacles to adopting environmentally friendly practices. As a result of the […]

Revolutionizing Rice Farming: Launch of NP-8912 Paddy Seed

Nuziveedu Seeds Limited unveils its new paddy seed variety, NP-8912, aimed at enhancing farmers’ yields with a shorter maturation period. This innovation promises disease resistance and adaptability. Its official launch highlighted the seed’s benefits and successful field trials, encouraging farmers to adopt it for better profitability. Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad Hyderabad, November 20, 2024: […]

Misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds: Panel directs FSC&RD to take action

Fazal Sher ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD) to take action against the seed dealers and companies involved in selling misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds. The FSC&RD was recommended by the Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research, which met […]

African Development Fund Approves $99.16M to Boost Regional Rice Cultivation in West Africa

The project will focus on increasing rice production and productivity, bolstering income generation for farmers, and supporting climate-resilient agricultural practices. Devdiscourse News Desk The African Development Fund has approved an initial $99.16 million in funding for the Regional West Africa Rice Development project, aimed at enhancing food security, self-sufficiency, and resilience in the region’s rice […]

World Bank delegation visits Can Tho’s low-emission rice production model

A delegation of the World Bank (WB) led by Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro on November 19 paid a working visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho during which they discussed with representatives of local authorites, sectors, businesses, and farmers related to low-emission rice production. Can Tho […]