Govt may consider lifting curbs on rice exports
By Sandip Das Given the huge surplus of rice stocks and the forecast of an ‘above normal’ monsoon that will
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Pb bans Pusa-44 paddy variety cultivation, sale
By Bharat Khanna The Punjab agriculture department has officially banned the cultivation and sale of the Pusa-44 paddy variety through
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Vietnam’s export rice prices return to world’s top position
Prices of the Vietnamese rice in the global market rose by US$3 to US$8 per ton last week, helping the
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Paddy procurement takes a hit as Vaigai water release delayed in Madurai (Tamil Nadu)
Cultivation of samba paddy was affected, which ultimately led to a 50% drop in paddy procurement this year, as the
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Siddipet farmers reap rewards with direct seeding of paddy
In a significant stride towards sustainable agricultural practices, farmers in Erravali village of Markook mandal, Siddipet, have successfully transitioned to direct
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Direct seeding of rice needs a fillip to improve yield
MS Bajwa THE prevailing water crisis is posing the biggest threat to agro-economic sustainability and socio-economic stability in India. This
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Telangana: Rains force farmers to act on spot; Paddy procurement crosses 10 lakh MT
Arrivals for the Yasangi marketing season remained steady in Nizamabad and Nalgonda, two of the largest paddy growing districts as the overall procurement
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Vietnam farmers are reducing methane emissions by changing the way they grow rice. Here’s how
Rice paddies contribute 8% of all human-made methane in the atmosphere, according to a 2023 Food and Agriculture Organisation report.
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FCI’s wheat & rice purchase slows on lower arrival, moisture, firm prices
By Puja Das Wheat and paddy procurement by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have been stagnant, due to lower
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Telangana: Farmers sell paddy on spot to traders fearing untimely rains
Uncertain weather conditions coupled with practical challenges involving paddy storing have made Yasangi farmers vulnerable, forcing them to dispose of
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