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Why Punjab could see record paddy cultivation despite repeated diversification drives

Punjab is expected to maintain near-record paddy cultivation above 32 lakh hectares in 2026 as cotton acreage fell to a record low...

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Ghana : Government maps 515,000 hectares for rice production to attract investment, cut imports

Ghana has identified 515,000 hectares under rice cultivation through satellite mapping. The initiative provides location-specific investment data, supports monitoring of crop performance,...

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Centre expands QR tagging of FCI foodgrain bags to boost traceability

Food Corporation of India will expand QR tagging of foodgrain bags across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha, covering 20 lakh tonnes of...

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India approves two rice varieties to secure yields in direct-seeded rice farming

India has identified two new direct-seeded rice varieties, DRR Dhan 92 and CR Dhan 217, offering higher yields, lower water and labor...

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Sri Lanka : Govt. considers rice imports based on national requirement, says Minister

Sri Lanka is considering rice imports based on domestic demand, having already imported 120,000 tonnes of substitute rice varieties. The government is...

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PAU educates farmers on sustainable rice cultivation and DSR benefits : Punjab

Punjab Agricultural University is promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) to conserve water, reduce labor, and lower cultivation costs. Through farmer awareness programs,...

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Pakistan’s Biggest Crops Deliver Just 0.6% Growth in FY26

Pakistan’s agriculture sector grew 2.9% in FY2025-26, driven by higher wheat, sugarcane and rice production. Record sugarcane output reached 89.4 million tons,...

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DA seeks stronger rice contract enforcement with Vietnamese suppliers

The Philippines is seeking stronger enforcement of rice import contracts with Vietnam, citing repeated cancellations when prices rise. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu...