Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is optimistic that the Philippines could set another record for palay production this year, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to restore the Department of Agriculture (DA) budget for rice production. “We’re now hopeful we could do better than 2023,” said Secretary Tiu Laurel, […]
After a year ravaged by recurrent flooding, Bangladesh readying varieties to withstand submergence. Reaz Ahmad Struck by recurrent flooding Bangladesh lost anything between half a million to one million tons of rice in 2024. Floodwaters deluged Haor zone of northeastern Bangladesh in June last year followed by several bouts of flooding in August and October […]
2024 was the sixth consecutive year that Việt Nam recorded growth in rice exports, however this growth is forecast to be difficult to maintain this year. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will face many challenges to maintain its rice export growth momentum this year, especially as India resumes its rice exports, according to experts. Việt […]
Anisul Islam. Rice prices remain volatile across mills, wholesale and retail levels, despite a record-breaking rice production in the country following the completion of the Aman paddy harvest. Over the past few weeks, rice prices have surged by Tk 5 to 10 per kilogramme, raising concerns among consumers and experts alike. Market insiders attribute the […]
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, at the weekend, said his administration has risen to reposition the state towards making it a hub for food processing, especially rice production and other value chains in Nigeria. AbdulRazaq stated this at Elerinjare Ilobo Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state during his facility visit to the […]
Erratic weather patterns, including five phases of flooding, Cyclone Remal, and prolonged rainfall, have severely impacted Aush and Aman paddy cultivation. ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman The rice market in the country continues to face volatility, raising concerns over food security and price stability for millions. Despite government efforts to stabilise the market, low import volumes […]
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 10 January 2024, New Delhi: Aiming to transform farmers from victims of climate change into resilient climate warriors, a 4-day training program on “Improved Paddy Production Technologies in the Changing Climate” concluded at the ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. Sponsored by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency, Darbhanga, Bihar, the […]
The International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme on Thursday urged rice farmers in Taraba State to intensify efforts to enhance productivity and ensure food security. The Head of the Knowledge Management Committee of VCDP in Taraba, Mr. Dauda Marafa, made the call during a learning visit to the dry-season rice farm of […]
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times. Cambodia will host the World Rice Conference in 2025, following the country’s fragrant rice Malys Angkor winning the World’s Best Rice title last year. Malys Angkor, the certification mark for Cambodian Premium Aromatic Rice, won the World’s Best Rice for the sixth time at the World’s Best Rice Competition on […]
Data from the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture predicts wheat yields may drop by 6-25% by the year 2100, while irrigated rice yields could fall by 7% by 2050 and 10% by 2080. Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi India’s rice and wheat production is expected to decline by 6-10 per cent due to climate […]
