All posts tagged "rice varieties"
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634Rice News in English‘Mutant’ rice strain developed
PhilRice and partners have developed 11NB10, a mutant rice strain with a superior root system that boosts nutrient uptake and drought tolerance....
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668Rice News in EnglishLudhiana: PAU varieties cover 74% land under rice across state, says VC
Punjab Agricultural University reports that short‑ to medium‑duration rice varieties now cover 74 % of Punjab’s paddies. PR 126 and PR 131 alone account for...
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668Rice News in EnglishIndian rice trade wants export price to Bangladesh increased
Bangladesh's interim government has resumed exports of its aromatic rice after 18 months, prompting Indian exporters to urge a hike in rice...
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637Rice News in EnglishFederation of Seed Industry of India urges Punjab government to reconsider its ban on hybrid rice
The Federation of Seed Industry of India has urged Punjab to lift its ban on hybrid rice, citing higher yields, water efficiency,...
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928Rice News in EnglishTelangana is the leading rice producer in country: Uttam
Telangana leads the nation in rice production with 280 lakh metric tons in 2025-26. Celebrating its first rice export to the Philippines,...
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626Edible Oil News in EnglishHalder Venture acquires Haldia’s KS Oil from bankruptcy court after long legal process
Halder Venture Ltd (HVL) has acquired the Haldia manufacturing unit of KS Oil Ltd for approximately ₹64 crore, aiming to restart operations...
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1.5KRice News in EnglishExport potential and global market entry strategies for Nigerian rice
Nigeria's local rice has the potential to become a premium product in international markets, tapping into the global demand for indigenous, nutrient-rich...
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778Rice News in EnglishJorhat farmer fights to save indigenous rice seeds
Mahan Chandra Borah, a 41-year-old farmer from Jorhat, Assam, argues that indigenous rice varieties should be considered heritage. For 20 years, he...
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789Rice News in EnglishFarmers turn to heat-tolerant rice varieties as summers blister
Intense summer heat in Japan has severely impacted rice quality, leading to a shift toward heat-resistant varieties. The Niigata prefecture’s “Shinnosuke” and...
