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Punjab farmers protest against biogas plants even as farm fire chokes north India

Farmer protests in Punjab have forced the closure of several compressed biogas plants meant to curb stubble burning, leaving only five partially operational. The stalled project threatens ongoing efforts against pollution. Aman Kumar Bhardwaj In Short As northern India battles a severe smog crisis exacerbated by stubble burning, an ambitious project intended to tackle agricultural […]

Telangana’s bank guarantee requirement for rice millers hinders paddy procurement

Farmers bringing their produce to purchasing centers are encountering difficulties, with many forced to sell to rice millers at distress prices due to concerns about impending rains. On October 30, the state government issued GO 27, requiring rice millers to provide a bank guarantee to procure paddy for custom milled rice. Additionally, the charges for […]

AATF, partners boost climate-smart rice farming

by Juliana Agbo African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has teamed up with global and regional partners to empower women and youth in the rice sector. The initiative will provide businesses with precise climate data to guide rice farming decisions, particularly in planting, irrigation, and pest control, to improve productivity and resilience. It will deliver weather […]

Indonesia to develop 3 million more hectares of rice fields

The Indonesian government is working to implement a programme to develop 3 million hectares of new rice fields to strengthen the country’s food resilience amid global challenges and increasing population demands, the national news agency Antara has reported. Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesian government is working to implement a programme to develop 3 million hectares […]

Centre adopts 2-pronged strategy to resolve shortage of paddy storage in Punjab

As the matter came up for resumed hearing, the Bench was told that high-level meetings had already been held with the Punjab government. Saurabh Malik /Tribune News Service The Centre on Tuesday told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that a two-pronged strategy was being adopted to address the shortage of storage for paddy in […]

How can rice farming be more welcoming to women?

GLF Live with Ranjitha Puskur, Wiene Andriyana and Patti Kristjanson. by ThinkLandscape Women play key roles on the front line of food systems, and their engagement is vital to overcoming global threats and achieving food and nutrition security for all. While both men and women play critical roles in rice value chains, from production through […]