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EU Rice Sector Advances Sustainable Farming for the Future.

Sam Allcock The European rice industry is pioneering sustainable agricultural practices, benefiting both consumers and the environment. With water-saving techniques, reduced chemical use, and increased biodiversity, EU rice cultivation is now more eco-friendly. These methods yield premium-quality rice while helping to cut greenhouse gas emissions and protect natural ecosystems. The European Rice campaign, supported by […]

3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition – Transforming Food, Climate, and People

By PR Newswire Global Conference in Bangkok Invites Participants to Shape the Future of Sustainable Rice SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference & Exhibition 2024, will be held in Bangkok on 26-27 November 2024, under the theme ‘Sustainable Rice: Food, Climate, and People’. Organized by the Sustainable Rice Platform […]

Sustainable rice farming: An economic case for a new green revolution

Vidushi Karnani Sustainable rice farming: India’s agricultural sector, with rice farming at its core, is both a powerful economic driver and a pillar of rural livelihood. Yet, traditional rice farming methods have exacted a high environmental toll, as the intensive water usage and greenhouse gas emissions associated with these practices raise pressing sustainability concerns. With […]

Sustainability at the core of the “European Rice” campaign

EU rice farmers have adopted forward-thinking methods that minimize environmental impact. Dubai, UAE: The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign, an EU-funded initiative dedicated to promoting European rice in the UAE, is grounded in a commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural practices that are beneficial for both the environment and consumers. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve […]

From Rice Farming to Biochar: Greenery to Showcase Innovative, Low-Carbon Agriculture at COP29

SEOUL, South Korea Greenery, Inc. will be hosting a seminar and an exhibition on the topic of transitioning to low-carbon agriculture and animal husbandry at the Korea Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP29, from November 11 to 13. Headquartered in South Korea, the climate tech company Greenery, Inc. provides a range of net-zero consulting […]

Opportunity to expand emission-reduction rice production technology

Dr Nguyễn Văn Hùng, senior scientific expert at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như on emission-reduction production technology. Project for One Million Hectares of Rice provides an opportunity for public-private co-operation and brings many opportunities for experience exchange and future collaborations to address complex issues and expand emission-reduction […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tilda boosts annual rice yields of north Indian farmers by 7%

By Niamh Leonard-Bedwell Tilda claims to have helped increase the annual rice yields of a group of north Indian farmers by 7%. It worked with 1,270 farmers in northern India in 2023, teaching them the alternate wet and dry (AWD) irrigation technique for more sustainable rice growing as part of an ongoing programme. Traditional rice […]

Vietnam seeks to boost rice exports

India, the world’s leading rice exporter, recently lifted its ban on white rice exports, significantly impacting the global rice market and specifically the Vietnamese rice sector. This development presents both opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese rice producers, according to insiders. According to experts, India’s decision to lift its ban on non-basmati white rice exports will […]