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...
Goa’s rice production rose to 94,611 metric tonnes in 2023-24, up from 88,400 metric tonnes the previous year. This increase was achieved...
The Cross River Government aims to produce about 600,000 tonnes of rice annually through its out-grower programme. This initiative focuses on improving...
PANAJI: Goa’s net rice production rose by 9,462 MT in 2023–24 compared to 2022–23, reflecting a recovery post-COVID. North Goa's rice output...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) is hosting a two-day roadshow to showcase farm technologies for...