The Indian government plans to resume selling federally-held rice to states and private traders, aiming to reduce record stockpiles of 50 million...
Pakistan’s agricultural sector, especially rice exports, faces significant challenges due to rising pesticide residues and mycotoxins, triggering shipment rejections from the EU,...
Farmers in Gujarat are increasingly adopting natural farming due to higher profits, reduced costs, and environmental benefits. With over 50% of land...
Thailand's rice exports from January to May 2024 rose by 16.5% year-on-year to 4.06 million tonnes, valued at 94.6 billion THB. However,...
The Agriculture Department has disbursed Rs 16.69 crore to farmers across nine districts in Haryana for adopting direct-seeded rice (DSR) last year....
The Indian government is considering reducing the minimum export price (MEP) of basmati rice, currently set at $950/tonne, due to global price...
Sudhanshu Singh, Director of IRRI's South Asia Regional Centre in Varanasi, showcased cutting-edge technologies at Nepal's 21st National Rice Day in Chitwan....
The National Irrigation Authority plans to significantly expand irrigated land from 711,993 to 1.2 million acres by 2027, aiming to boost production...
Vietnam's rice exports for the first half of 2024 reached 4.68 million tonnes, earning nearly $3 billion, marking a 10.4% increase in...