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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 ...