Japan's rice shortage in the summer of 2024 was driven by unseasonable weather, increased demand from tourism, and household stockpiling after an...
India’s rice production for 2024-25 is likely to be a record as farmers have expandedd the acreage under paddy in the ongoing...
In Bangladesh, where rice monocropping is prevalent, diversifying crops is crucial for food security. Short-duration aman rice varieties like BRRI dhan-75, promoted...
The USDA forecasts a 3% decline in Bangladesh's rice production for 2024-25 due to severe flooding, lowering estimates to 11.5 million hectares...
Kenya plans to cut rice imports by 50% over the next five years through a Sh30 million initiative. Agriculture and Livestock Development...
Recent floods may decrease rice production by 8.5 lakh tonnes, impacting 2,91,033 hectares of paddy land. Twelve districts experienced severe crop damage,...
In Punjab, the PR-126 paddy variety, promoted for its early maturity and low water requirement, is facing criticism from rice millers. Though...
India’s rice productivity is most affected by climate risks in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, according to a paper...
In Zanzibar, over 300 rice farmers are benefiting from a new Chinese water-saving, drought-resistant variety introduced in March. The WDR-73 variety, brought...