Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Economic Survey highlights strong gains in agriculture and rural development, citing record foodgrain output,...
Indonesia has imposed a new import ban effective January 1, 2026, affecting 12 product categories, including sugar and rice—key Thai exports. While...
Pakistan’s rice farming is shifting from traditional Basmati to imported hybrid seeds that offer higher yields but threaten seed sovereignty and long-term...
Indonesia’s rice production rose 13.3% year-on-year in 2025 to 34.69 million tonnes, supported by favourable weather. Output is expected to stay strong...
Kenya’s High Court allowed duty-free import of 254,000 tonnes of rice in 2026 to bridge supply gaps, ordering government to mop up...
Boro rice transplantation is gaining momentum in Bangladesh’s Rangpur region as cold wave conditions ease. Supported by government assistance, modern technology and...
Patna: Bihar will launch its first three “grain ATMs” under the Annapurti pilot project in urban areas, allowing beneficiaries under the National...
Vietnam’s rice area fell to 7.09 million ha, but higher yields should lift 2026 paddy output to 45.6 MMT. Exportable rice is...
India’s agriculture sector continues to anchor rural growth, contributing nearly 20% of national income and growing over 4.4% annually. Allied sectors like...