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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...

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Rice at reduced prices at special outlets in Andhra Pradesh from August 1

Andhra Pradesh will provide commonly consumed rice varieties at reduced prices from August 1 to curb rising retail costs. Super fine BPT...

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Rice prices in TN up by Rs 15/kg due to supply crunch

Tamil Nadu rice prices have risen ₹5–15 per kg due to shortages of fine-quality paddy from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, lower...

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Philippine : PhilRice urges farmers to prepare for possible Super El Niño impacts

PhilRice urged Filipino farmers to prepare for a possible Super El Niño by adopting climate-smart practices, including drought-tolerant rice varieties, water-saving technologies...

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Karnataka : Desi Rice Mela begins in Mysuru, over 200 varieties on display

The two-day Desi Rice Mela in Mysuru showcases over 200 indigenous paddy varieties, promoting Karnataka’s traditional and medicinal rice, organic farming and...

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Malaysia : Govt boosts El Nino preparations with drought-resistant rice research to protect food security

Malaysia is preparing for El Niño by improving water management, smart irrigation, and drainage infrastructure while accelerating development of drought-resistant rice varieties...

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Telangana Restricts Rice Bonus to Seven Approved Varieties, Targets 38 Lakh Acres Under Fine Grain Cultivation

Telangana will provide its ₹500-per-quintal bonus only for seven approved fine-grain paddy varieties, citing stronger market demand and export potential. Farmers growing...

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Kerala : Struggling farmers pin hopes on export of Wayanad rice varieties

Kerala farmers in Wayanad are looking to revive cultivation of GI-tagged aromatic rice varieties Gandhakasala and Jeerakasala through exports after APEDA facilitated...