Rice News in English
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147Rice mills fail to deliver grains on time
Twenty one rice mills in Mancherial district are under scrutiny for failing to deliver 5,918 tonnes of rice to the government, despite...
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142New herbicide-tolerant rice varieties could damage biodiversity and food security
NEW DELHI: ICAR launched herbicide-tolerant basmati rice varieties Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985, promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and reducing...
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162At WTO, India defers answering queries on disallowing rice export for WFP
India faces scrutiny at the WTO over its rice export policy as several countries raise concerns regarding its participation in UN World...
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135Indonesia 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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116Letter 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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138Chinese 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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110India 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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107Dept 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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132ICAR’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...
