All posts tagged "rice production"
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130Rice News in EnglishHaitian labor in rice production
Marcelo Reyes, president of the Dominican National Federation of Rice Producers, highlighted the essential role of Haitian labor in the Dominican rice...
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150Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice production set to surpass demand despite price pressures
Japan is projected to produce 6.83 million tonnes of rice in 2024, exceeding the estimated demand of 6.74 million tonnes. While private-sector...
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132Rice News in EnglishFloods destroy million tonnes of rice in Bangladesh
Floods in Bangladesh have devastated rice production, destroying an estimated 1.1 million metric tons, according to the agriculture ministry. In response to...
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146Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice crisis shows the price of faulty food security policy
Japan's rice shortage in the summer of 2024 was driven by unseasonable weather, increased demand from tourism, and household stockpiling after an...
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129Rice News in EnglishUSDA projects India’s rice output at record 139 million tonnes
India’s rice production for 2024-25 is likely to be a record as farmers have expandedd the acreage under paddy in the ongoing...
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131Rice News in EnglishUnlocking Agricultural Diversification and Intensification in Northern Bangladesh With Short-duration Aman Rice
In Bangladesh, where rice monocropping is prevalent, diversifying crops is crucial for food security. Short-duration aman rice varieties like BRRI dhan-75, promoted...
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196Rice News in EnglishFloods threaten rice production
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...
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100Rice News in EnglishKenya secures Sh30m to boost rice production, slash imports
Kenya plans to cut rice imports by 50% over the next five years through a Sh30 million initiative. Agriculture and Livestock Development...
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124Rice News in EnglishFloods threaten drop in rice production by 8.5 lakh tonnes
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,...
