All posts tagged "farmers"
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113Rice News in EnglishResilient catalysts: Can regenerative agriculture revolutionise rice farming for smallholders in Asia?
Rice farming, crucial for global food security, faces environmental challenges due to its high water use and methane emissions. Direct-seeded rice (DSR)...
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122Maize News in EnglishState to purchase maize at Sh4,000 per bag : Kenya
The Kenyan government will buy maize from farmers at Sh4,000 per 90-kg bag, as per Agriculture PS Paul Ronoh. Farmers can sell...
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128Maize News in EnglishNFRA on right track ensuring adequate maize stocks, food security in Malawi
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is successfully addressing Malawi's maize needs through mobile markets, according to CEO George Macheka. With the...
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117Rice News in EnglishApayao rice farmers start harvest under P29/kg scheme : Philippines
Farmers in Apayao, Philippines, have begun harvesting rice under a contract farming scheme with the National Irrigation Administration. Covering 250 hectares, the...
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118Rice News in EnglishAsia rice: India rates fall on weak export demand, Thai rates rise
Indian exporters are reducing basmati rice prices to stay competitive, but demand remains weak, with millers urging the government to cut or...
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111Edible Oil News in EnglishNakuru promotes canola, sunflower farming to cut cooking oil imports : Kenya
The Nakuru County government is promoting the cultivation of canola and sunflower to reduce Kenya’s dependency on imported edible oils. Agriculture executive...
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111Edible Oil News in EnglishOlive cultivation to boost Pakistan’s economy, make farmers prosperous
Pakistan's olive oil industry holds great potential for generating foreign exchange, thanks to the country's favorable climate. Dr. Zahid, an agricultural economist,...
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118Sugar News in EnglishMSMA-PZ hails Punjab govt’s move to de-regulate sugar industry : Pakistan
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) praised the Punjab Government's move to deregulate the sugar industry. Farmers, represented by the Kissan...
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141Maize News in EnglishMaize shortage looms due to unreliable weather : Uganda
Ugandans should anticipate lower maize yields in Season A due to erratic and unreliable rainfall, Agriculture Minister Fred Kyakulaga Bwino announced. The...
