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Why Basmati 1509 Prices remain stagnant despite removal of Export Cap, Farmers in Punjab disappointed

Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Farmers in Punjab are growing increasingly frustrated as the price of Basmati 1509 remains stubbornly low, despite the removal of the […]

Rice shortage shines spotlight on Japan’s agricultural policy

By Hannah Kirshner A recent shortage of rice on supermarket shelves in Japan has been pinned on the large number of tourists visiting the country as well as hot weather exacerbated by climate change. But farmers and agricultural analysts say there’s something else at play — a decades-old government program that pays farmers not to […]

Why Basmati 1509 Prices remain stagnant despite removal of Export Cap, Farmers in Punjab disappointed

Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Farmers in Punjab are growing increasingly frustrated as the price of Basmati 1509 remains stubbornly low, despite the removal of the […]

Mekong targets low-emission rice production with carbon credit initiative

Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr […]

‘Separation of powers’ to bolster national rice production — Mat Sabu

By Bernama PUTRAJAYA (Oct 9): The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will establish the separation of powers among relevant agencies, and introduce new regulations to strengthen the country’s paddy and rice sector. Its Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, who is known as Mat Sabu, said the separation of powers would involve the paddy industry […]

FG, IFAD hail Nasarawa farmer’s rice scale-up on 30-hectare land

By Collins Agwam For successfully cultivating rice on a 30-hectare land in line with the Federal Government’s agenda to ensure food security across the country, a Nasarawa State farmer has received commendation and recognition for the feat. Arewa PUNCH reports that aside from the FG, the International Fund for Agricultural Development also commended the beneficiary […]

Protests erupt over rice price dip

Participants expressed frustration as mill owners reduced rice prices by Rs800 per ton. Our Correspondent BADIN: Farmers, rice growers, and political activists staged a protest at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office against a steep decline in rice prices and illegal deductions by mill owners. Participants expressed frustration as mill owners reduced rice prices by Rs800 per […]

Bumper Aman rice production likely in Rangpur region

RANGPUR, Oct 7, 2024 (BSS) – Despite a drought-like situation during theseedling transplantation stage, farmers are now expecting a bumper productionof Aman rice in Rangpur agriculture region this season. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said farmers havealready started harvesting short-duration varieties of Aman rice while tenderplants of the crop are growing superbly […]