All posts tagged "Rice farmers"
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23Rice News in EnglishPhilippines Gov’t to consult farmers nationwide to curb rice price manipulation
The Department of Agriculture will consult farmers and lawmakers on House Bill No. 1 (RICE Act), which seeks to amend the Rice...
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32Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Farmers encouraged to sell their palay to NFA
The National Food Authority (NFA) is urging RSBSA-registered farmers in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Ifugao, and Mountain Province to sell palay directly to...
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48Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : ‘Rice tariff hike not happening soon’
The Philippine government is unlikely to adjust the current 15% rice tariff soon, as officials seek a balanced solution benefiting both farmers...
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44Rice News in EnglishZinc rice is gaining popularity in India
To address zinc deficiency affecting 30–40% of India’s population, a new biofortified rice variety, *Spoorthi* (GNV 1906), has been introduced. Developed by...
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50Rice News in EnglishIndian Farmers Boost Rice, Pulses Sowing Amid Normal Monsoon, Still Need $75Bn for Climate Adaptation
India’s kharif sowing rose 11% year-on-year to 26.2 million hectares, supported by a 15% above-normal monsoon. Rice, pulses, and oilseeds saw strong...
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42Rice News in EnglishWest Asia conflict hits rice exports from U.P; farmers, millers suffer
Rice exports from Uttar Pradesh have collapsed amid the West Asia conflict, causing a 30% price drop and halted payments—particularly from Iran....
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50Rice News in EnglishNepal : Surplus and low demand leave Kailali farmers struggling to sell Chaite Rice
Farmers in Kailali’s Bhajani face a market crisis as Chaite rice prices plunge to Rs 2,000–2,500 per quintal—well below the government-set rate...
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60Rice News in EnglishIn reversal, Japan now wants rice farmers to produce more. Will it work?
Japan is reversing decades-old rice policies to boost production after shortages doubled retail prices. A new plan aims to expand output and...
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48Rice News in EnglishEarly rice harvest in full swing in Qinzhou City, China’s Guangxi
Early rice harvesting is in full swing in Banping Village, Kangxiling Town, Qinzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. Drone images captured...
