All posts tagged "rice production"
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651Rice News in EnglishRice stockpile sufficient for over six months amid India-Pakistan conflict, says deputy agriculture minister
Malaysia’s rice stockpile stands at 200,000 metric tonnes—enough for 6.6 months—amid global supply concerns. Deputy Minister Arthur Kurup assured diversified sourcing and...
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1.0KRice News in EnglishIndonesia projects 11.17 pct rise in rice production for H1 2025
Indonesia’s rice production is set to hit 18.76 million tons in January–June 2025, up 11.17% year-on-year, driven by strong harvests in major...
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682Rice News in EnglishBoro harvest cools rice prices, but farmers worry over paddy rates
Rice prices are falling with the ongoing Boro harvest, dropping Tk2–7 per kg in a week. Farmers, however, worry as paddy prices...
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704Rice News in EnglishJapan faces the bitter harvest of agricultural neglect
Japan faces a rice crisis with prices surging 94% year-on-year, exposing flaws in decades-old protectionist policies. Despite stockpiles, shortages persist, burdening households...
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689Rice News in EnglishChinese scientists discover heat-resistant rice gene
Chinese researchers at Huazhong Agricultural University have discovered a gene, QT12, that boosts rice's heat tolerance without sacrificing yield or quality. In...
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Indonesia considers exporting rice if domestic reserves sufficient
Indonesia may begin rice exports if domestic reserves are sufficient, according to the National Food Agency. With a projected surplus of 2.8–3...
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658Rice News in EnglishJapanese retailers trying to overcome soaring rice prices
Retailers in Japan turn to rice alternatives amid soaring prices. Convenience stores like Lawson are replacing rice with barley and noodles in...
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876Rice News in EnglishProduction cost is biggest challenge for Texas rice
Texas rice farmers have planted up to 75% of their expected 142,000 acres under favorable conditions, but high input costs—about $1,600 per...
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556Rice News in EnglishGrow Indigo partners String Bio to help rice growers cut down methane emissions
Agri start-ups Grow Indigo and String Bio have teamed up to reduce methane emissions from rice fields using a breakthrough biological solution....
