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418Indonesia Starts Cloud Seeding for Rice Crop Before Dry Season
Indonesia initiates cloud seeding to boost crucial rice crop amid looming dry season. The country, having imported record rice quantities last year...
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350Letter from China: China’s premium rice farms regain vitality after last summer flood
In Heilongjiang, China's leading grain province, paddy fields thrive despite previous typhoon devastation. Liu Xiu, aided by government support, rebuilds after floods,...
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374Chinese introduced rice varieties enhance production in Burundi
Burundi's agricultural expert, Alfred Niyokwishimira, commended China's collaboration for enhancing grain and livestock production. At a recent symposium, he noted the introduction...
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284India may extend parboiled rice tax
India, the leading rice exporter, mulls extending a 20% export tax on parboiled rice to counter food inflation before national elections. Prime...
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399Dept pins hopes on direct-seeded rice to save Karnal groundwater
The Agriculture Department in Karnal increases the target for direct-seeded rice (DSR) to 30,000 acres to conserve groundwater. DSR, an eco-friendly method,...
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413ICAR’s big contribution to Goa’s rice heritage
Goa's staple food, xit-kodi ani nuste, draws locals and tourists alike. ICAR-Goa's geneticist Dr. Manohara K K focuses on salt-tolerant rice varieties...
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380Kenya ready to introduce new GMO crops in market
Kenya gears up for more genetically modified (GM) crops amid legal delays, per National Biosafety Authority. Bt Maize and modified cassava await...
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261Minister warns against double dipping as grain distribution begins
Minister Owen Ncube launches grain distribution in Midlands Province, targeting areas hit hard by El Niño-induced drought. Assessments reveal 60% of population...
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401First maize harvest for Erap farm
A maize farm in Erap, Morobe Province, led by Hore Agricultural Suppliers, harvested its first commercial crop, backed by the Office of...
