Rice News in English
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190Watch out for ‘rice pulling’ scam
Two men were arrested near Yediyur lake, Kanakapura Road, for selling 'rice pulling vessels,' recovering Rs 70 lakh. The scam exploits superstitions,...
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161Snippets on Syed Ghani Khan’s effort to preserve many rice varieties from extinction
Rice, a staple for over half the global population, reigns as Asia and Africa's primary food. Historians trace its domestication to China...
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157No possibility of recent rice price hike
During a parliamentary session, the Food Minister assured stable rice prices due to ample stock and ongoing paddy procurement. The government aims...
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164Rice Has a Methane Problem That a Startup Is Promising to Fix
Rize, a startup, secures $14 million in Series A funding led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, GenZero, Temasek, and Wavemaker Impact. Their technique...
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145OCPB, FDA asked to weigh in on old-rice dispute
The Commerce Ministry plans to sell decade-old rice, sparking concerns about aflatoxin and chemical contamination. Despite challenges, Minister Phumtham aims to auction...
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197Brazil rice growers disapprove of govt’s import plan
Brazilian farmers in Rio Grande do Sul oppose government plans to import 1 million tons of rice post-floods. Despite 250,000-ton losses, domestic...
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184Sow, transplant saplings as per rice variety, Punjab Agricultural University tells farmers
Punjab Agricultural University urges farmers to follow recommended rice variety schedules to combat groundwater depletion. Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal emphasizes using short/medium...
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152Analysis: India to maintain tight control over rice, wheat exports amid persistent food inflation
India's government maintains tight control over wheat and rice inventories amid soaring food inflation. Export restrictions persist post-elections due to political sensitivity...
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159Kerala: Couple on a farming mission, hilly Perunad sees ‘rise of rice’
In Perunad, Ranni, a pioneering paddy farming venture by Radhamani and Mohanan Pillai sees 100% yield. Amidst stagnant rubber prices, they transform...
