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Astungkara Way: Leading Bali’s Regenerative Rice Farming Revolution

by Razi Faruqi Pasha Astungkara Way is at the forefront of Bali’s regenerative agriculture movement, committed to revitalising the island’s farming practices through sustainable and innovative methods. Established in January 2021, we partner with local farmers, local and international academics, and impact investors to spearhead a regenerative rice farming initiative that blends modern ecological practices […]

Soc Trang expands pilot of million hectare low-emission rice project

Hanoi (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang plans to expand the rice cultivation model in the 2024 Summer-Autumn crop targeting one million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice by 2030. The green growth rice is to be piloted in Long Phu, to other local districts, towns, and cities. After the first crop, […]

Water supply delays threaten rice crop

KOTA BARU: Farmers under the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) are now facing problems in cultivating rice crop next season due to the state government’s delay in resolving the issue of water supply to the padi fields. Kelantan Farmers’ Association (Pesak) chairman Zuha Ismail said the issue has not yet been resolved by the state […]

Food security: FG, IFAD excited as Nasarawa farmer scales up rice production

By Collins Agwam The Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have commended a beneficiary of its Value Chain Development Programme in Nasarawa State for successfully cultivating rice on 54 hectares of land in line with its agenda to ensure food security in the country. The Nasarawa state Programme Coordinator of […]

NA panel’s expert committee advises mandatory heat-tolerance trial of new seed varieties

By Munawar Hasan LAHORE: Given the adverse impact of climate change on agricultural production, the National Assembly panel’s expert committee has recommended conducting mandatory heat-tolerance trials for all newly developed seed varieties. Due to the severe heatwave this year, the yields of several crops, including hybrid and open-pollinated rice, have been negatively affected in Punjab […]

Breather for govt, farmers: Arhtiyas to participate in Basmati purchase.

In a partial relief for Punjab, commission agents, or arhtiyas, will continue to buy Basmati rice and cotton, though they are still boycotting paddy procurement by state agencies. This decision followed a meeting with state officials. Mandi laborers remain on strike but will reassess their position on Friday, demanding better pay and conditions. CHANDIGARH: In […]

Basmati rice exporters to Iran fear slowdown, payment delays

According to the commerce ministry, India’s basmati rice exports during 2024-25 (April-July) was 1.91 million tonne (MT), out of which shipment to Iran had a share of around 19%.Written by Sandip Das Just a few days after the government removed the minimum export price (MEP) of $ 950/tonne on the basmati rice, exporters have started […]

Rice cultivation area in Punjab surges 18.9pc

By Nadeem Shah MULTAN: In a significant agricultural shift, Punjab is poised to increase its cultivation of paddy this year, predominantly due to encouraging incentives for growers and consistent policy towards the sector. The crop is expected to be harvested from October 1 in rice-producing districts across Punjab. The Punjab rice-producing districts demonstrate an unusual […]

The US State That Grows The Most Rice

BY ROBYN BLOCKER The United States may not be one of the top 10 rice producing nations, but we still cultivate a substantial quantity of this staple grain. According to USA Rice, our rice industry generates more than $34 billion annually and supports the livelihoods of over 125,000 individuals across the country. Most U.S. rice […]