Rice News in English Archives - Page 79 of 220

‘Cultivation area of Tulaipanji rice surges by nearly 50% in past 6 yrs’

Tulaipanji rice cultivation in Raiganj, North Dinajpur, has surged by 50% over six years, expanding from 6,700 to 10,000 hectares. Known for...

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Flood devastates paddy lands in Kakching

Widespread flooding has severely damaged paddy fields in Kakching district, Manipur, with nearly 50% of rice crops expected to be lost. The...

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Rice prices rising despite ample harvests : Bangladesh

Despite a record high rice production of over 4 crore tonnes in Bangladesh for FY 2023-24, prices are rising, affecting low-income families....

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Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market

Basmati rice, renowned for its unique fragrance, faces quality issues in the UK due to new varieties lacking the distinctive aroma. India...

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Farmers get 46 new rice varieties in last 5 years

In Andhra Pradesh, 46 new rice varieties introduced from 2020 to 2024 have improved yields and resilience. Developed by ICAR, these varieties...

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Vigyan Yuva awardee Krishna Murthy SL: Stress-tolerant rice varieties

Krishna Murthy SL, an award-winning scientist at the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), has developed rice varieties resilient to stress conditions...

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China’s early rice output eases 0.6% y/y as extreme heat saps yields

China's early rice production fell 0.6% to 28.17 million metric tons due to intense heat. Sowing area increased by 0.5% to 47.55...

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Govt eyes 500,000 hectares for new rice fields to feed Nusantara

The Indonesian government plans to develop 500,000 hectares of new paddy fields in Central Kalimantan to support rice production for Nusantara Capital...