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Bangladesh : Hybrid rice coverage doubles in five years

Bangladesh is rapidly expanding hybrid rice cultivation, with coverage rising to 15% of total acreage and contributing 19% of production. Higher yields,...

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Malaysia : Domestic rice production declines amid multiple challenges, says Agriculture Minister

Malaysia faces tighter rice supplies as 2024 paddy output fell to 2.06 MMT, cutting the self-sufficiency ratio to 52.9%. Lower acreage, weak...

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India To Help Global Rice Production Touch Record High: FAO

Global rice production in 2025–26 is set to hit a record 561.6 million tonnes, led by India’s higher output and strong rabi...

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Nepal : Decline in paddy production puts rice self-reliance at risk

Nepal’s paddy production fell 4.2% in FY2025/26 to 5.7 million tonnes due to drought, reduced acreage, and adverse weather. Productivity declined to...

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India becomes largest rice producer in the world

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...

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Fiji : Agriculture Ministry turns to drones to boost rice production

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is testing agricultural drones at Koronivia Research Station to improve rice farming efficiency and safety. Drones...

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India’s 2025 rice exports surge 19.4% to 21.55 ‍mt as curbs are lifted

India’s rice exports surged 19.4% last year to 21.55 million tonnes after export curbs were lifted, nearing record levels. Increased supplies made...

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India overtakes China as world’s largest rice producer: Agri min

India has overtaken China to become the world’s largest rice producer, achieving a record 150.18 million tonnes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh...