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New Kashmir rice varieties yields over two times national average, offer farmers second-crop window

Kashmir’s new Shalimar-4 and Shalimar-5 rice varieties are delivering yields of about 7.2 tonnes per hectare, 2.5 times the national average. Developed...

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India’s rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversification

India’s rice exports to 26 priority markets rose 1.1% in value and 5.6% in volume during November 2025-March 2026. Strong growth in...

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India bets on gene-edited rice varieties as yield growth slows

India’s rice productivity growth slowed sharply to just 0.5% in 2025-26, with yields reaching 2,915 kg/ha, highlighting the need for innovation. The...

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Nepal is growing more rice but losing indigenous varieties

Farmers across Nepal are replacing traditional indigenous rice varieties with imported hybrids to achieve higher yields, faster harvests, and disease resistance. Driven...

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Malaysia intensifies efforts to strengthen rice supply, production

Malaysia has sufficient rice stocks of 1.237 million tonnes to meet domestic demand for at least six months. The government is supporting...

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Karnataka’s rice bowl shows no signs of filling up

Rice prices in Bengaluru have risen sharply, with Sona Masoori, Bullet, and Jeera Fine varieties increasing by ₹10–15 per kg or more....

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Pakistan : Govt advances technology-driven rice strategy to bridge yield gaps

Pakistan completed its 2019–2025 rice productivity project, promoting mechanisation, water-efficient farming, smart agriculture and climate-resilient rice varieties through 50% cost-sharing support. The...