Rice News in English Archives - Page 25 of 272

PAU Signs MoU with CII to Curb Stubble Burning in Punjab Using Surface Seeding Technology

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has partnered with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to combat stubble burning through an MoU promoting “Simultaneous...

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Japan rice prices still high as direct deals with farmers surge

Japan’s rice prices have nearly doubled through direct business-to-farmer deals, bypassing JA Zen-Noh, from January to April 2024. Direct transaction prices reached...

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India mulls registration of non-Basmati rice with APEDA before exports

India may soon mandate export contract registration with APEDA for non-Basmati rice, similar to Basmati, before customs clearance. A ₹10–20/tonne fee could...

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Andhra Pradesh : PDS rice distribution thru fair price shops from June 1

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet ended PDS rice distribution via mobile vans due to large-scale diversion and smuggling under the YSRCP government. From June...

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Nepal’s famed Marsi rice sees new planting season in Chhumchaur

Plantation of Marsi rice, the world’s highest-altitude rice, has resumed in Chhumchaur, Jumla (2,850m). After years of decline due to migration, crop...

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India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan

India must achieve 5% annual growth in agriculture and allied sectors to become a developed nation by 2047, said Agriculture Minister Shivraj...

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Philippine : DA eyes expanding P20/kilo rice program

The Philippine Department of Agriculture is considering expanding the P20-per-kilo rice program to include low and lower middle-income families, potentially benefiting 60...