monsoon rains Archives

Karnataka : Poor monsoon drives rice prices up as paddy sowing suffers

Rice prices in Karnataka are rising as poor monsoon rains and low Tungabhadra reservoir levels threaten a third consecutive weak paddy crop....

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Rice News in English

Kharif sowing gap narrows, but moong, arhar and maize trail last year

India’s kharif sowing reached 89.42 million hectares by July 31, narrowing the acreage gap with last year to 2.9%. However, moong, arhar...

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Rice News in English

Drought fears drive up rice prices across south India

Rice prices across southern India have risen 10–15% due to El Niño-related rainfall deficits, lower production prospects and hoarding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana...

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Rice News in English

Govt Climate Audit Flags 109 High-Risk Districts, Warns Of 47% Drop In Rice Yield, Says Union Environment Minister

The Indian government identified 109 districts as very high climate-risk zones and warned that rainfed rice yields could decline 47% by 2080....

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Kharif sowing gap with last year narrows further during week ended July 24

India’s kharif sowing deficit narrowed to 4.7% by 24 July, with 78.73 million hectares planted, aided by monsoon rains. Gaps across major...

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Wheat News in English

Israel expects record wheat harvest thanks to favorable rainfall

Israel is expected to harvest a record 140,000 tonnes of wheat in 2026, about 55% above the long-term average, following favourable rainfall....

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Rice News in English

Nepal Rice Plantation Accelerates After Monsoon

Nepal's paddy plantation accelerated after monsoon rains intensified, reaching 83.3% (1.14 million hectares) by July 8, surpassing last year’s progress. Madhesh Province...

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El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shock

A strengthening El Niño and below-normal monsoon rainfall are threatening rice production across Asia, raising food inflation concerns. Higher fuel and fertilizer...

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Rice News in English