Rice News in English
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184New 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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208At 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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182Indonesia 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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160Letter 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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187Chinese 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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158India 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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170Dept 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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186ICAR’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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228DA: Lower tariffs to slash rice prices by P5
The Philippine government considers further reducing rice tariffs to 15-20%, aiming to slash retail prices by P4-5 per kilo. Finance officials anticipate...
