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Jospong authentic Ghanaian rice set to revolutionise market – Agric Minister

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… , themed “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security,” the … a comprehensive showcase of modern agricultural equipment and mechanization services. … fostering partnerships to strengthen the agricultural sector. AAC is making …

Rice and River: A family’s approach to the changing agricultural landscape

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… ’t start with water-based agriculture. The Gerard family began with … the changing landscape of Illinois agriculture, growing with the climate. Blake …

Study Reveals Factors Shaping Rice Farmers' Attitudes toward Organic Agriculture

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… farmers' views on sustainable agricultural practices. The study revealed that … a negative attitude toward organic agriculture, while approximately 70% expressed somewhat … ), the quality and quantity of agricultural products (11.44%), and the …

New Delhi-based Sael Agri is the lowest bidder for Bangla rice import tender

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New Delhi-based Sael Agri has offered the lowest quote …

Harnessing rice crop residues for agricultural and environmental prosperity

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… productivity and the sustainability of agricultural practices. Governments on both … . These practices support sustainable agriculture by improving soil health, … especially in transitioning towards sustainable agricultural practices that reduce the reliance …

Govt to import 10.50 lakh tonnes of rice

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… , the government's food grain stock stood at around 12.97 …

IRRI, Corra gather agri leaders for rice research

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… 28th annual meeting gathered recently agricultural leaders from across the Asia …

Despite Harvest, Maize, Yam, Rice Prices Skyrockets

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… seed. Daily Trust reports that grain markets throughout the state are seeing …

AI-Powered Model Revolutionizes Rice Lodging Detection for Improved Agricultural Outcomes

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… immediacy required for large-scale agricultural assessment. A study (DOI: … represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology, combining deep learning … & Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) and distributed by …

India's rice inventories hit record high, triples govt target

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… growers to wait at wholesale grain markets. Rice stocks have backed up …

Thai Rice farmer’s tragic death highlights health risks in agriculture

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Paddy procurement 19% slower than last year

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… state, arrival of stocks in grain markets has gone up. However, procurement … still lying unsold in various grain markets of the state, with 1 … LMT paddy arrived in the grain markets. We also published the following …

Rice Seeds Global Market 2024 To Reach $11.94 Billion By 2028 At Rate Of 8.6%

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The Business Research Company's Rice Seeds Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Early …

Chinese researchers trace origins of rice domestication

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Chinese researchers trace origins of rice domestication

Across China: Towering rice in southwest China unlocks agricultural potentials

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“Tremendous improvement and increase” in rice production – Agri Minister

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Rice stocks increases, new season supplies to bump up inventories

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India needs nearly 38 million metric tons of rice to distribute the grain for free to 800 million beneficiaries of the world's biggest food welfare programme

Context-dependent agricultural intensification pathways to increase rice production in India

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Rice is a critical staple for food security and a key export crop for India. The study published in Nature Communications explores context-specific pathways for increasing rice production in India, focusing on sustainable intensification — boosting yields …

Agri dept rolls out cheaper 'Rice for All' at P43 a kilo

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Rice shortage shines spotlight on Japan’s agricultural policy

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… from the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), said …

ED arrests 2 directors of Delhi-based multi-national rice firm under PMLA

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has arrested two directors of a Delhi-based rice company under the anti-money laundering law in a bank-loan fraud case of Rs 1,200 crore involving a consortium of lenders led by the Canara Bank. Aparna Puri and Rahul Sood, also the key managerial persons of Amira Pure Foods Private Limited (APFPL), were taken into custody on October 8. A special court dealing with cases lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Delhi sent them to the ED's custody till October 11, the federal agency said in a statement. The money-laundering case stems from a 2020 FIR lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against APFPL, Karan A Chanana, Radhika Chanana, Anita Daing, Aparna Puri, Rahul Sood and others for allegedly committing fraud, criminal misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, cheating etc. and causing wrongful loss to the tune of Rs 1,201.85 crore to the consortium of banks. According to the ED, "key accuse

FEARLESS FORECAST; Agri chief: ‘Rice prices to go down mid-October’

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… replaced with cheaper new stocks, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said …

In pics: autumn harvest in China's Shandong

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… Shandong Province. The autumn grain harvest season has begun across … Shandong Province. The autumn grain harvest season has begun across … Province. The autumn grain harvest season has begun across … Province. The autumn grain harvest season has begun across …

STU ELLIS: The ongoing battle with cotton, rice and peanuts

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… offset the 25% decline in grain prices that have dropped below the …

Agri chief's 'fearless forecast': Rice prices to go down mid-October

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Agriculture ministry to migrate rice farmers to upland variety

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Rice stockpile crisis in Punjab: Last paddy season, millers delivered 124 LMT rice, FCI moved only 7 LMT

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… no space in the mandis (grain markets) for farmers to bring in …

Rotting Rice in India Fuels Discontent About Modi’s Food Policy

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The top exporter of the grain has swelling inventories heading into another harvest.

Kazakhstan Launches Innovative Production of Rice Husk-Based Material 

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ASTANA—Kazakhstan launched the production of a … material annually.  According to the Kazakh Ministry of Science and Higher …

Rice Plunges the Most in 16 Years After India Eases Export Curbs

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Rice prices tumbled the most in more than 16 years in Asia as concerns over supply eased after India relaxed some export restrictions.

Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs

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Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice.

Can soil-less farming revive a Kashmiri rice variety on the verge of extinction?

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… . Read this | Why Kashmir’s saffron growers are feeling … scientists at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences … farming are particularly striking in Kashmir, where land is scarce. … Iqbal, director of agriculture for Kashmir, is optimistic. He sees …

Paddy procurement at MSP underway in Haryana, over 46,000 MT procured

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The Haryana government has commenced paddy procurement at the Minimum Support Price and so far over 46,000 metric tons of the crop have been procured. According to an official statement issued on Tuesday evening, the paddy procurement began from September 27. "Till date, over 46,000 metric tons (MT) of paddy have been procured from 241 mandis and purchase centers across the state, benefiting more than 7,500 farmers," it said. "Today alone, approximately 1,200 MT of paddy was lifted," it said. In addition, the government is ensuring timely payments to farmers, having disbursed Rs 2 crore directly into their bank accounts, according to the statement. From Tuesday, the procurement of bajra has also commenced at the Minimum Support Price. The state government has opened 91 mandis and purchase centres specifically for this purpose, with over 25,000 quintals of bajra already purchased from farmers of the state. The procurement process is running smoothly and is scheduled to continue un

Paddy procurement in UP to start from Oct 1 with 48-hour payment directive

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The Uttar Pradesh government will commence paddy procurement across the state starting October 1 and payments to farmers will be processed within 48 hours of the sale. The process will roll out in phases, beginning in western Uttar Pradesh and extending to the eastern districts later in the month, according to an official statement issued here on Monday. Procurement will start on October 1 in the districts of Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri and Sitapur. It will be followed by procurement in Lucknow, Rae Bareli and Unnao from November 1, among others, the statement added. "Paddy procurement will continue until January 31, covering various districts including Meerut, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Agra, Aligarh and Jhansi," it stated. The minimum support price (MSP) for paddy has been set at Rs 2,300 per quintal, while the price for grade A paddy stood at Rs 2,320 per quintal. Additionally, farmers will receive a reimbursement of Rs 20 per quintal for unloading, sieving and cleaning their

Bengal exporters get relief as Centre lifts ban on non-basmati white rice

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Stakeholders of West Bengal's rice industry on Saturday heaved a sigh of relief after the Centre removed the ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice. The government's move is expected to help reopen 500-600 rice mills in the state, which had been closed for the past one year due to a slump in demand in the wake of export restrictions, Bengal Rice Mills Association president Sushil Kumar Choudhury said. The lifting of the ban on exports will also enable farmers to fetch better prices over the minimum support price (MSP), he said. "The removal of the export ban will not only boost the operation of rice mills but also improve the average realisation for farmers, which had been subdued in the past year. Of the 1,400-1,500 mills in West Bengal, 500-600 had been closed due to weak export demand and mounting losses," Choudhury told PTI. On average, each mill directly and indirectly employs around 500 people, he said. Earlier in the day, the government removed the blanket ban

India Eases Restrictions on Exports of Key Rice Varieties

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India loosened restrictions on some rice exports, a move that may ease global prices and signal a shift in domestic agricultural policies following recent national elections.

Centre reduces export duty on parboiled rice to 10% from 20%: Govt order

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India had imposed a 20% duty on parboiled rice exports in 2023 after its crop was affected by below-normal rainfall

Agri chief hopeful for continuous drop in rice prices

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Japan's largest rice shortage in years is exacerbated by sushi-hungry tourists, weather

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Japanese rice is a key staple in many of its iconic dishes, but the country is facing its biggest shortfall in years. 

Rice prices to decline by as much as P7/kilo in January—Agri chief

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India's basmati rice exports surge after decision to remove floor price

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India and Pakistan are the only growers of premium-grade basmati rice, and the Indian restrictions helped Pakistan gain market share in some categories

Japan’s Struggle With Rice Inflation to Continue After Harvest

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Bags of rice are expected to start filling the shelves of Japan’s supermarkets again soon as farmers harvest their new crop, though the increase in supply will do little to tame higher prices.

Agri exports fall 4% in Apr-Aug, on slump in rice trade

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… Of items under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products … rising demand for several agricultural products such as bananas, … India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products … shipment of agri-produce. Rest of the agricultural products exports …

From Bukhara to table: Uzbek pilaf unites generations

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Uzbek pilaf, a cornerstone of Uzbekistan's culinary culture, … are over 100 varieties of Uzbek pilaf, reflecting regional ingredients … mastering the craft. In Uzbek families, pilaf is often … ). Pilaf is ingrained in Uzbek culture, featured in proverbs …

Cloud-controlled rice production line starts in Harbin

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… development of China's grain industry and played a good demonstration … rice branch of the China Grain Industry Association.

EDITORIAL | Rice Shortage Shows Need for Flexibility in Agri Policy

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… unchecked. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries must … say the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries … to Use Rice Stockpiles Agriculture Minister Tetsushi Sakamoto has … Considering that, the current agricultural policy aims to prevent …

India to produce more rice this year despite heavy rains: Shivraj Singh

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Last year, the El Nino weather pattern curtailed rains in the country, which relies on the June-to-September monsoon for watering nearly half of its farmland that lacks irrigation

India Considers Relaxing Export Curbs on Non-Basmati Rice

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India is mulling easing restrictions on overseas shipments of non-basmati rice, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

LT Foods, KRBL surge up to 10% after government removes MEP on basmati rice

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Shares of LT Foods hit a record high of Rs 446.30, as they rallied 10% and KRBL soared 7% to Rs 324.30, after the government lifted the minimum export price on basmati rice.

Replacing rice crop could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study

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Replacing about 40 per cent of the area sown with rice with other crops could help recover 60-100 cubic kilometres of groundwater lost since 2000 in north India, a study has found. Current cropping patterns -- dominated by rice, which relies heavily on groundwater for irrigation -- could result in a loss of about 13-43 cubic kilometres of groundwater if warming of the planet continues, a team of researchers, including those from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, said. The researchers proposed shifting from existing cropping habits by cutting down on cultivating rice as a potential solution for sustaining the fast-depleting resource in a warmer world that threatens food and water security. "Replacing 37 per cent area of rice with other crops can recover 61 to 108 cubic kilometres groundwater compared to 13 to 43 cubic kilometres with current cropping pattern under the 1.5-3 degrees Celsius global warming levels," the authors wrote in the study accepted for ...