Rice News in English Archives - Page 19 of 432

Paddy growers of Karnataka’s ‘Rice Bowl’ advised to opt for alternative crops

Low Tungabhadra dam storage has forced Karnataka farmers to shift from paddy to less water-intensive crops such as maize, jowar, sunflower and...

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Tamil Nadu farmers seek climate-resilient fine paddy varieties to reduce dependence on other states

Tamil Nadu farmer groups urged the government to develop high-yielding, climate-resilient fine paddy varieties to reduce dependence on imports from neighbouring states....

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Indian rice prices increase on El Nino factor, but still stay competitive f.o.b basis

Indian non-basmati rice prices have risen by over US$18 per tonne in recent weeks due to El Niño concerns, but remain the...

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Haryana : Rice exporters, industrialists seek relief from stricter NCR emission norms

Haryana rice industry bodies urged the Centre to retain the 80 mg/Nm³ PM emission limit, extend environmental compliance deadlines to 31 March...

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Philippines : Industry backs farm initiatives, flags food security concerns

Philippine agriculture groups welcomed government support for farmers and fishers but questioned the sustainability of subsidy programmes. They urged stronger NFA palay...

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Global rice prices may jump 50% if El Nino hits output: Study

A PJTAU policy paper warned global rice prices could rise 30–50% if El Niño-related production losses coincide with precautionary stockpiling, while severe...

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Tripura Officials Push for Faster Rice Production for Kharif Season

Tripura’s Food Minister Sushanta Chowdhury reviewed preparations for the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season, urging rice millers to complete Custom Milled Rice (CMR)...