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New Business Guidance Equips Companies To Cut Rice Methane Emissions

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) 05 November 2025, Geneva: Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launches new guidance titled ‘Cutting Rice Methane Emissions: Scalable Strategies for Business Action and Accountability. Developed in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute, Anthesis Group, Ceres, and additional partners and members – with the support of […]

Agricultural sector to cut at least 15% greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

The project on low-emission crop production for the period for 2025-2035, with a vision extending to 2050, focuses on high-emission crops such as rice, cassava, sugarcane, coffee, and bananas. It aims to pilot at least 15 farming models nationwide that are ready for carbon credits and meet international standards. Hanoi (VNA) — Vietnam’s agricultural sector […]

Scientists Identify Rice Varieties That Could Help Cut Methane Emissions

Seed World Staff Genetic selection could play a key role in helping farmers and plant breeders cut greenhouse gas emissions from crops — especially rice — according to new research from the University of Warwick and Cranfield University. As agriculture intensifies to meet growing global food demand, it has become one of the largest sources […]

Vietnam, Singapore sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Rice Trade

Nguyệt Hà The agreement laying a solid foundation for promoting stable and sustainable rice trade between the two countries. Vietnam and Singapore on October 30 signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on rice trade, laying a solid foundation for promoting stable and sustainable rice trade between the two countries. The deal was inked by Vietnamese […]

India must shift focus to nutrition security in rice cultivation, says expert

This story was originally published at 20:04 IST on 30 October 2025 NEW DELHI – India must shift focus from ensuring food security to achieving nutritional security and environmental sustainability in rice cultivation, agricultural economist Ashok Gulati said at the Bharat International Rice Conference on Thursday. “We have to go from filling stomachs and food […]

Singapore and Vietnam sign agreement on stable sustainable rice trade

This is Singapore’s first memorandum of cooperation on rice trade. Abigail Ng GYEONGJU, South Korea: Singapore and Vietnam on Thursday (Oct 30) signed an agreement that will see Vietnam support the unimpeded export of a mutually agreed quantity of rice to Singapore on agreed terms when requested by the government. The memorandum of cooperation on […]

Boosting Rice Supply Chain Sustainability in Northern Ghana

by Bioengineer The growing urgency for sustainable agricultural practices has prompted a renewed interest in the resource-based view (RBV) theory, particularly in regions heavily dependent on agriculture, such as Northern Ghana. A recent study by Saani, A.S., Akeji, A.A.AR., and Yamoah, L.E. presents a pivotal exploration into how applying the RBV theory can significantly enhance […]

Vietnam, Australia strengthen cooperation in rice development

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam highlighted SunRice’s latest joint project with ACIAR on building a sustainable rice value chain for smallholder farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Sydney (VNA) – Pham Hung Tam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia, met with Anthony McFarlane, communications director of SunRice Group, which is Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, […]

Singapore, Vietnam sign memorandum of cooperation on rice trade

‘Securing global and regional partnerships is essential for ensuring a stable supply of rice for Singapore,’ says Minister Grace Fu. Shikhar Gupta [SINGAPORE] Singapore and Vietnam on Thursday (Oct 30) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) on rice trade at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, South Korea. Under the MOC, Vietnam will support […]

Sustainable shift in rice farming: Can Dry DSR anchor next green revolution?

Agronomy As India grapples with groundwater depletion and climate volatility, Dry Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) emerges not as a technical tweak — but as a potential paradigm shift toward climate-smart, resource-efficient grain production For over five decades, India’s Green Revolution has rested on the shoulders of rice — the crop that fed the nation, stabilized […]