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India’s 2024-25 Kharif output at record 164.7 million tonnes; rice at all-time high, pulses lower than average

Rice production boosted by above normal rainfall on average during southwest monsoon season. Shagun Rice production in the 2024-25 Kharif season was estimated to hit a record high of around 120 million tonnes (MT), highest in the last 11 years, according to data from the First Advance Estimate of Production of Food Grains released on […]

India’s cotton and pulses farmers shift to paddy, set to produce record 120 million tonnes rice 

Area under paddy this year surged to record 43.37 million hectares (mh) from 40.73 mh year-ago. By BL New Delhi Bureau India’s rice production in 2024 kharif season is estimated at 119.93 million tonnes (mt), which shows that the output has jumped by about 30 mt in the past decade alone. The rice output in […]

Changes to rice planting calendar urged to lessen storm damage

Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The National Irrigation Administration has suggested changing the planting calendar for rice to minimize damage to crops due to storms. This was after severe tropical storm Kristine caused an estimated P6 billion worth of damage to rice production. NIA administrator Engr. Eduardo Guillen said this translates to around 100,000 […]

Govt estimates record 119.93 mt rice output for year 2024-25 Kharif season

Cotton output is estimated lower at 29.92 million bales (170 kg each) against 32.52 million bales, while jute/mesta production may fall to 8.45 million bales (180 kg each) from 9.69 million bales. India’s rice production is likely to touch a record 119.93 million tonne (MT) in the 2024-25 kharif season on good monsoon, according to […]

Rice production may decline this year

TRN Online Kathmandu, Nov 4: This year, rice production may decrease due to adverse weather conditions during the harvest season. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has reported that incessant rains on September 27-28 adversely affected rice cultivation across many regions of the country. The ongoing light to moderate rains have also been unfavorable […]

High-Yielding & Stress-Tolerant Seed Varieties can Enhance Productivity by upto 15-20%: Industry leaders

Industry leaders at the FSII meet in Chandigarh urged Punjab to adopt high-yield, stress-tolerant rice varieties to enhance productivity and sustainability, highlighting the need for policy support and farmer education. KJ Staff To address the challenges of rice productivity in Punjab and ensure the rice bowl of the country retains its pride, industry leaders on […]

W/Cluster Launches First Rice Harvest to Support Farmers

Over the weekend, Western Cluster Liberia Ltd. conducted its first rice harvest project in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, as part of a seed multiplication initiative aimed at benefiting local communities affected by the company’s mining activities. This project marks the start of a broader plan to replicate the agricultural effort across multiple communities in the region. […]

AATF, partners boost climate-smart rice farming

by Juliana Agbo African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has teamed up with global and regional partners to empower women and youth in the rice sector. The initiative will provide businesses with precise climate data to guide rice farming decisions, particularly in planting, irrigation, and pest control, to improve productivity and resilience. It will deliver weather […]

Japan 2024 rice production expected to exceed demand, ease shortages

KYODO NEWS TOKYO – Japan’s rice production for 2024 is expected to reach 6.83 million tons, exceeding the estimated demand for the year through next June of 6.74 million tons, the farm ministry said Wednesday. Private-sector rice inventories are projected to improve to 1.62 million tons by the end of June 2025 from an all-time […]