Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia YANGON, July 30 (Xinhua) — Myanmar is taking a big step toward sustainable agriculture as the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) initiates the use of solar power in rice mills. Twenty-eight rice mills across Yangon, Ayeyarwady, Bago, and Nay Pyi Taw will operate on solar energy in the current fiscal year 2025-26, […]
By Perla Lena ILOILO CITY – Iloilo’s provincial government will implement the System Enhancement for Rice to Booster, Increase and Sustain Gains Onwards (SERBISYO) starting in the second cropping this year to sustain the government’s PHP20-per-kg. rice program. SERBISYO is a component of the “SiPag at TiyaGa for MoRProGRes sa Bagong Pilipinas,” a convergence program […]
Beneo, a manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed, and pharma, is partnering with NGO Rikolto and climate technology company CarbonFarm to promote sustainable rice production in Vietnam. As one of the world’s largest rice exporters, Vietnam relies heavily on this staple crop for both economic stability and food security. However, the industry faces significant […]
Siân Yates ,Star Business Report Beneo has announced a three-year collaborative project aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices in Vietnam. This initiative, funded by the Government of Flanders, partners Beneo with international NGO Rikolto and climate technology firm CarbonFarm. Vietnam, a leading global rice exporter, faces significant challenges in sustainable agriculture, particularly in terms […]
P. Laxma Reddy Nearly 10,000 paddy farmers will soon undergo training in village and campus settings under the ‘Promotion of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) for Sustainable Rice Production’ project launched by the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) with financial support from the SBI Foundation. “We are conducting this training for farmers to promote mechanised […]
By Amanda Lim Vietnam’s key low-emission rice project is delivering higher yields and profits while cutting costs and carbon, earning further support from government. The pilot programme of Vietnam’s 1 Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice project was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on July 13. For the Summer-Autumn 2025 crop, the […]
TNN Varanasi: In a step toward transforming rice-potato cropping systems into more sustainable and climate-resilient models, the International Rice Research Institute – South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) and the International Potato Center (CIP) jointly convened a multi-stakeholder consultation in Varanasi recently. The consultation focused on advancing a prototype innovation designed to enable Potato Zero Tillage […]
By : Gbenga Akinfenwa Towards a greener future, the Africa Rice Centre (AfricaRice), through its research and field activities, including the AICCRA project in Mali, is developing climate-smart innovations aimed at increasing rice productivity, while significantly reducing the use of plastic in agricultural and post-harvest practices. This integrated approach, which balances yield and environmental protection, […]
By Zahra Awan The share of renewable and recycled materials in Continental’s tire production averaged 26% in 2024, a figure that the tire manufacturer aims to increase by 2-3% in 2025. By 2030, Continental’s target is to use over 40% of renewable and recycled materials. As carbon black and silica make up a large proportion […]
Bushra Humaira Dhaka, Bangladesh – In collaboration with CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact (S4I) Program, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships that promote the widespread adoption of rice-based innovations in Bangladesh. This includes initiatives such as the Cluster-based Farmer Field School model, Wife Husband Model, Dry-direct Seeded Rice, Nature-based soil […]
