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New rice farming method in Bengal can reduce carbon emissions while boosting yields

A West Bengal-developed Furrow Tillage Field (FTF) system reduced paddy field carbon emissions by 40%, maintained soil fertility, and increased rice yields...

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Wheat News in English

Record wheat crop expected in Turkey

Turkey is forecast to harvest a record 22.5 million tonnes of wheat in 2026-27, up 33% year-on-year, aided by favorable weather. Higher...

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Rice News in English

El Niño leaves Andhra farmers in distress as crops wither

A prolonged El Niño-induced dry spell has put Andhra Pradesh's Kharif crops on 8.91 lakh hectares under severe moisture stress. Despite official...

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Wheat News in English

Dry monsoon may not spike food inflation

Forecasts of below-normal rainfall and emerging El Niño conditions could slow India’s agricultural growth in FY2027. However, strong buffer stocks, improved irrigation,...

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Rice News in English

Malaysia : Govt boosts El Nino preparations with drought-resistant rice research to protect food security

Malaysia is preparing for El Niño by improving water management, smart irrigation, and drainage infrastructure while accelerating development of drought-resistant rice varieties...

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Rice News in English

El Nino-induced dry spell puts AP’s Kharif at risk

Andhra Pradesh faces severe drought as El Niño weakens the southwest monsoon, threatening 50.51 lakh hectares of crops with delayed Kharif sowing...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : DA expects stronger farm output in Q2

The Philippines expects stronger second-quarter agricultural output, driven by recovering palay and fisheries production after first-quarter declines. However, higher fertilizer costs and...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan, Bangladesh to ease food trade

Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to facilitate bilateral food trade through a forthcoming MoU, boosting exports of rice, pulses, fertilisers and edible oil...