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“More and more farmers are turning to indoor farming and hydroponics, not necessarily out of choice, but out of necessity”

Consumer behavior around food production remains largely disconnected from how the food they consume is actually grown. “The majority of the market is completely unaware of how their food is produced,” explains Anneke Stolk, co-founder of InstaGreen. It is a widespread problem. Most consumers in the western world -aka developed countries- lost that contact with […]

Have hot weather and influx of tourists caused a rice shortage in Japan?

FP Explainers Japan, which recorded its lowest inventory of rice since 1999 in June, last month witnessed panic buying of its staple. Japan’s officials have blamed hot weather for a decline in harvest last year, while local media have blamed tourists for increasing the demand for rice-based dishes. Japan is staring at a rice shortage. […]

Rice monopoly continues to put farmers, consumers in peril

In the past, whatever government that secured power, focussed on providing subsidised fertilizer, pesticides and other inputs apart from waiving farmers’ loans and promising better prices for agricultural products If Sri Lanka was self-sufficient in rice, there would be no need to import even a single grain. Yet, in 2023, 28,380 metric tons of rice […]

Việt Nam, WB look to reduce emissions in rice cultivation

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Trần Thanh Nam met with a World Bank (WB) delegation to discuss preparations for signing the Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF). HÀ NỘI — Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Trần Thanh Nam on Monday met with a World Bank […]

Vietnam, WB look to reduce emissions in rice cultivation

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam on September 23 met with a World Bank (WB) delegation to discuss preparations for signing the Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF). Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam on September 23 met […]

How a Sangrur farmer transformed 50 acres with the ‘golden grain’

Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Krishan, along with his younger brothers, Gopal and Stapal, manages 50 acres —22 acres of joint family land and 28 acres on rent in Bhullan village in Sangrur. In a remote village along the Punjab-Haryana border, farmer Bal Krishan (48) and his two brothers have become a shining example of […]

Take our inputs, say rice millers

Chandigarh. The Punjab Rice Millers Association has called for the Inclusion of its input in the state’s draft agriculture policy, particularly regarding the proposed phase out of paddy cultivation in 15 blocks where groundwater has been overexploited Ranjit Singh Jossan, vice president of the association, said “The govt’s draft agricultural policy released recently discusses a […]

Organic Farming in India: Principle, Advantages, Scope and Companies

Pragti Negi The method of using an agricultural production system that utilizes crop rotation, compost, green manure, and biological pest control for the production of crops, livestock, and public awareness is known as organic farming. This agricultural production system that focuses more on organics promotes resource cycling, which preserves biodiversity and maintains ecological equilibrium. The […]