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Philippines : Palay production up in Q2 2026

The Philippines’ palay production increased to 4.63 million tonnes in Q2 2026, up from 4.38 million tonnes a year earlier, driven by...

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Paddy growers of Karnataka’s ‘Rice Bowl’ advised to opt for alternative crops

Low Tungabhadra dam storage has forced Karnataka farmers to shift from paddy to less water-intensive crops such as maize, jowar, sunflower and...

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Tamil Nadu farmers seek climate-resilient fine paddy varieties to reduce dependence on other states

Tamil Nadu farmer groups urged the government to develop high-yielding, climate-resilient fine paddy varieties to reduce dependence on imports from neighbouring states....

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Philippines : Industry backs farm initiatives, flags food security concerns

Philippine agriculture groups welcomed government support for farmers and fishers but questioned the sustainability of subsidy programmes. They urged stronger NFA palay...

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Japan sees record low consumption of domestic rice following shortages

Japan’s domestic rice consumption fell to a record low of 6.83 million tonnes in 2025, driven by higher imports amid earlier domestic...

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Philippine rice farms target tech boost to cut costs, prevent crop loss

The Philippines aims to raise rice farm mechanisation to 3.40 hp/ha by 2031 under the expanded RCEF programme. Increased machinery deployment is...

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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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Philippine : DA eyeing post-harvesting facility requirement for rice importers

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture has proposed requiring rice importers to own post-harvest facilities and procure local palay before being allowed to...