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66Flood devastates paddy lands in Kakching
Widespread flooding has severely damaged paddy fields in Kakching district, Manipur, with nearly 50% of rice crops expected to be lost. The...
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60Rice prices rising despite ample harvests : Bangladesh
Despite a record high rice production of over 4 crore tonnes in Bangladesh for FY 2023-24, prices are rising, affecting low-income families....
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65Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market
Basmati rice, renowned for its unique fragrance, faces quality issues in the UK due to new varieties lacking the distinctive aroma. India...
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68Farmers get 46 new rice varieties in last 5 years
In Andhra Pradesh, 46 new rice varieties introduced from 2020 to 2024 have improved yields and resilience. Developed by ICAR, these varieties...
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90Vigyan Yuva awardee Krishna Murthy SL: Stress-tolerant rice varieties
Krishna Murthy SL, an award-winning scientist at the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), has developed rice varieties resilient to stress conditions...
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64Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why
Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi remain high due to several factors. In Malawi, high fertiliser costs and poor weather reduced maize...
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71Import levy could raise cost of food
A new 2% import levy on food crops in Kenya, effective from July 1, threatens to worsen food shortages and inflation. The...
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59Climate-smart agriculture breathes new life into NW maize yields
Research in South Africa’s North West province shows that climate-smart farming boosts maize yields and food security. Techniques like drought-tolerant seeds, mulching,...
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58Fertiliser subsidy offer maize farmers bumper harvest
Kenya expects increased maize production this year due to the government’s fertilizer subsidy program. Dr. Paul Ronoh highlighted a rise in maize...
