Saw Shin May Farmers have reported that pests have harmed rice crops in some townships within Arakan (Rakhine) during this farming season. The townships impacted by pest damage are recognized as the primary rice-producing regions in Arakan State, including Mrauk-U, Kyauktaw, Ponnagyun, Minbya, and some other townships. As stated by U Htun Win, a farmer […]
Know about rice cultivation in India including its types, growth seasons, ideal climate, major producing states, production trends, and global export details By Prafulla Vats Rice is an integral component of India’s dietary and agricultural identity. As the staple food for the majority of the Indian population, it occupies a central position not only in […]
As of the end of September 2025, the Philippines had imported 3.5 million tonnes of rice, far exceeding the “reasonable” level of 2.7 million tonnes expected for this period of the year. Hanoi (VNA) – The Philippine government has decided to extend its rice import ban until the end of 2025, two months longer than […]
Reporter: Eka Yudha Saputra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that Indonesia will achieve rice self-sufficiency within three months, ahead of the initial target. Amran stated that President Prabowo Subianto’s initial goal was to achieve food self-sufficiency within four years. Then, after 21 days, the target changed from four years to […]
By Conrad M. Cariño AN experiment conducted by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) demonstrated that utilizing drones for weed control is more efficient compared to the traditional method of applying chemicals, such as using backpack sprayers. The experiment conducted by PhilRice and the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Research Outreach Station for Lowland Development showed that […]
Launching October 10 in Sitapur, the campaign will cover 10 states, promoting DDSR to cut water use by 50%, lower costs, and reduce methane emissions while sustaining yields. By BL Mangaluru Bureau KisanKraft will launch a nationwide awareness and education campaign to promote its ‘dry direct seeded rice’ (DDSR) technology. The initiative will start on […]
NIIGATA — Rice grown in dry fields in the first year of trial cultivation has been harvested here recently to the joy of the people involved in the project. The “water-saving dry direct seeding” method, which involves sowing rice seeds directly into dry fields without flooding them, has shown promising results in the central Japan […]
California grows mostly medium-grain Calrose with a small amount of long grain. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Organic Center, which supports science-based organic research, wants to spur U.S. organic rice production and has partnered on a recent study on the subject. But the Washington, D.C., group’s goal may be easier said than done. While demand for […]
Our Correspondent BADIN/SUJAWAL: Farmers across Badin and Sujawal districts staged protests and road blockades against what they called exploitation by rice millers and traders, accusing them of slashing paddy prices far below production costs. In Badin, hundreds of growers blocked the main Thar Coal-Karachi highway, paralyzing traffic on routes linking Karachi, Hyderabad, and Tharparkar. Leaders […]
Vibhor Mohan Chandigarh: While heavy rains and floods have already derailed the state govt’s plan to start paddy procurement a fortnight early to manage high moisture content, farmers are anxiously waiting for the Centre to relax the fair average quality (FAQ) specifications for high moisture and discoloured grains to prevent them from incurring further financial […]
