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Chinese astronauts harvest rice in space for the first time

Chinese astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission have successfully harvested rice grown in space for the first time, marking a significant step toward...

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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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Monsoon delay hits RS Pura Basmati farmers in Jammu, crops at risk

A delayed monsoon and prolonged dry spell have disrupted paddy transplantation in Jammu’s RS Pura Basmati-growing region. Dry canals, inadequate irrigation and...

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Japan : Race to secure 2025 rice crop heats up, lifting prices

Japan’s 2025 rice harvest is projected at a nine-year high of 7.477 million tons, up 10% from 2024, despite extreme summer heat,...

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Rice imports up over 2,900pc in 9 months

the government scrambled to replenish reserves and stabilize prices after flood-driven crop damage. Despite expectations of a bumper Boro harvest, persistent high...

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Basmati Rice Price Surge Driven by Demand, Not India-Pakistan Tensions

Satish Goel, President of AIREA, affirmed that Basmati rice trade remains stable despite India-Pakistan tensions. He attributed recent price increases to rising...

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Chinese scientists discover heat-resistant rice gene

Chinese researchers at Huazhong Agricultural University have discovered a gene, QT12, that boosts rice's heat tolerance without sacrificing yield or quality. In...