India has set a wheat procurement target of 303 LMT for RMS 2026–27, led by the Department of Food and Public Distribution...
India’s 2025–26 rabi sowing has reached 580.70 lakh ha, up 8.12 lakh ha from last year. Pulses, especially gram, led the gains,...
KisanKraft demonstrated Dry Direct Seeded Rice in Sigepalya, showcasing SDSR-1004 to around 100 farmers. Experts explained sowing, field prep, and crop management....
India is rolling out 31 new IRRI–NARES-developed rice varieties nationwide, boosting climate resilience, water efficiency and market suitability. Highlights include DRR Dhan...
ICAR refuted allegations of bias in evaluating gene-edited rice lines Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100, citing long-established blind, multi-location AICRPR protocols....
The Philippines will resume rice imports in January 2026 under a new flexible tariff system ranging from 15–35 per cent, replacing the...
India has exported its first batch of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica, marking a milestone in nutrition-focused agri-exports. The...
India will host the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 in New Delhi on October 30–31, with participation from over 170 countries....
Indian rice farming is set for a transformative leap with IRRI and ICAR developing advanced rice lines for Dry Direct-Seeded Rice (DDSR)....