Europe’s rice sector is facing a serious crisis as rising production costs, strict regulations and growing imports pressure farmers and processors. Industry...
Punjab’s 2026–27 budget continues incentives to promote water-saving farming practices. The government will provide ₹1,500 per acre for Direct Seeded Rice and...
Farmers in Kurunta, Odisha, have urged the government to extend the paddy procurement period by at least a month, citing incomplete purchases...
India has become the world’s largest rice producer with output of 1,245 lakh tonnes in 2025-26. Uttar Pradesh leads, followed by Punjab...
Aman paddy harvesting in Manikganj finished with bumper production exceeding targets across all seven upazilas. Over 67,800 tonnes of clean rice were...
Farmers in Kailali, Nepal, face distress as Food Company quotas fall short and traders buy paddy at Rs23/kg, far below the government...
Rice millers in Punjab face a tough season as much of the procured paddy is damaged or discoloured beyond limits. Farmers received...
Narail district is witnessing a bumper Aman paddy harvest, with 90% of crops already gathered and yields exceeding expectations. Farmers cultivated slightly...
Thailand approved its “New Rice Economy” plan to manage surplus white rice and shift farmers toward premium varieties. Short-term measures include absorbing...