Rice News in English
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80“‘Farmers unhappy with both INDIA bloc and BJP,” says Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandhe
**Summary:** Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher criticized PM Modi’s Haryana visit, questioning whether BJP's election wins reflect genuine development. He urged the...
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67Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM
During a pre-budget consultation, farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to reduce interest rates on loans, increase PM-KISAN support, and...
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118Record rice imports expected in Philippines
Despite record domestic production, the Philippines is projected to import 4.7 million tonnes of rice in 2024-25, matching last year's high. This...
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94Thailand’s rice export goal for 2025 set at 7.5 mln tons
Thailand’s rice exports rose 14% to 9.27 million tons in the first 11 months of 2024, with full-year exports expected to reach...
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85Unseasonal rain hits Wayanad’s rice and coffee harvests
Wayanad's rice farmers face harvest challenges due to unseasonal rains making fields too slushy for combined harvesters. Traditional organic rice varieties like...
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91West Bengal ,Malda district admin warns stern action against ‘dholta’ in rice procurement camps
The Malda district administration has warned against the practice of demanding "dholta" (extra rice as a discount) from farmers during rice procurement....
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85Bargarh farmers demand Odisha implement Chhattisgarh’s paddy procurement model
Led by farmer leader Siba Prasad Pradhan, the team observed smooth procurement at mandis in Chibarakuta and Sagarpali. Farmers there receive tokens,...
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118BARC launches high-yield, climate-resilient varieties of wheat, rice
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has introduced eight new climate-resilient crop varieties, including wheat, rice, and oilseeds, developed using radiation-based mutation...
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90Finance Minister Meets Farmers For Pre-Budget Talks As Protest Continues At Shambhu
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held the second Pre-Budget Consultation with farmers, agricultural economists, and associations, despite ongoing protests at the Haryana-Punjab...
