All posts tagged "rice varieties"
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31Rice News in EnglishAfrica expands rice varieties
Nigeria and other African countries are releasing improved rice varieties offering higher yields, climate resilience and better nutrition to address rising demand...
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78Rice News in EnglishBIRC 2026 to unveil Global Rice Archive featuring 200 rice varieties
India will unveil a Global Rice Archive featuring around 200 Indian and international varieties at BIRC 2026 in New Delhi from October...
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124Rice News in EnglishNew 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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168Rice News in EnglishIndia’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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110Rice News in EnglishIndia 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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158Rice News in EnglishNepal 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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151Rice News in EnglishMalaysia 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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167Rice News in EnglishKarnataka’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...
