1. Featured image for "Farmer-scientist group Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG) slammed agriculture secretary William Dar for “railroading” golden rice (GR) distribution in the Philippines."

    Nothing golden about ‘railroading’ golden rice distribution: MASIPAG


    Farmer-scientist group Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG) slammed agriculture secretary William Dar for “railroading” golden rice (GR) distribution in the Philippines.


    Published on:   11/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "In a major cabinet decision on Friday, the Central government has approved the supply of fortified rice in government-run food schemes to tackle malnutrition, poor health among women and children.The proposal was approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). "

    Cabinet approves fortified rice scheme to tackle malnutrition among women and children; total cost to be borne by Centre


    In a major cabinet decision on Friday, the Central government has approved the supply of fortified rice in government-run food schemes to tackle malnutrition, poor health among women and children.The proposal was approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).


    Published on:   09/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "The Centre on Friday announced that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a proposal to distribute fortified rice through various government schemes in a phased manner."

    Centre approves distribution of fortified rice under all govt schemes, to spend Rs 2,700 crore per year


    The Centre on Friday announced that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a proposal to distribute fortified rice through various government schemes in a phased manner.


    Published on:   09/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "Hybridization Technique (Two-line system, and Three-line system); Treatment (Treated, and Untreated); Grain size (Long grains, Medium-sized grains, and Short grains)”, The global rice seed market is accounted to US$ 5,506.8 Mn in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period 2019 – 2027, to account to US$ 10,036.0 Mn by 2027. "

    Rice Seeds Market Worth US$ 10,036.0 Million by 2027


    Hybridization Technique (Two-line system, and Three-line system); Treatment (Treated, and Untreated); Grain size (Long grains, Medium-sized grains, and Short grains)”, The global rice seed market is accounted to US$ 5,506.8 Mn in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period 2019 – 2027, to account to US$ 10,036.0 Mn by 2027.


    Published on:   08/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "Export prices of rice in India dipped this week as supplies increased following the extension of a government scheme to provide subsidised grains, while rates in Vietnam and Thailand were mostly flat amid softer demand and rising output."

    Asia rice: Indian rates ease as supplies rise


    Export prices of rice in India dipped this week as supplies increased following the extension of a government scheme to provide subsidised grains, while rates in Vietnam and Thailand were mostly flat amid softer demand and rising output.


    Published on:   08/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "The rice is being offered under a credit line of $1 billion to Sri Lanka announced by India recently towards the purchase of food, medicine and other essential commodities. Of this credit line, $150 million is earmarked for rice supplies to Sri Lanka."

    Sri Lanka crisis: India begins shipment of rice to crisis-hit island nation


    The rice is being offered under a credit line of $1 billion to Sri Lanka announced by India recently towards the purchase of food, medicine and other essential commodities. Of this credit line, $150 million is earmarked for rice supplies to Sri Lanka.


    Published on:   07/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "Exporters of Indian non-basmati rice, after shipping close to 17 million tonnes in 2021-22, are facing the twin challenges of higher freight cost and the return of Thailand, a major supplier, to the international market in the current financial year."

    Rice exporters face twin challenges after record 17-mt shipment


    Exporters of Indian non-basmati rice, after shipping close to 17 million tonnes in 2021-22, are facing the twin challenges of higher freight cost and the return of Thailand, a major supplier, to the international market in the current financial year.


    Published on:   07/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "The price of 1121 variety of basmati rice has witnessed a considerable jump in the open market in Haryana, fetching up to Rs 1,061 per quintal more compared to last time."

    In Rohtak, basmati fetches record price


    The price of 1121 variety of basmati rice has witnessed a considerable jump in the open market in Haryana, fetching up to Rs 1,061 per quintal more compared to last time.


    Published on:   06/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "Rice farmers from Mwea Irrigation scheme have vowed not to pay the Sh15,000 levies imposed by the Water Resource Management Authority terming it exploitative."

    Mwea scheme rice farmers vow not to pay Warma charges


    Rice farmers from Mwea Irrigation scheme have vowed not to pay the Sh15,000 levies imposed by the Water Resource Management Authority terming it exploitative.


    Published on:   06/04/2022

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  1. Featured image for "Farmers and stakeholders opposed on Monday the use of Golden Rice, a genetically modified variety of rice co-developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)."

    Farmers call for repeal of Golden Rice


    Farmers and stakeholders opposed on Monday the use of Golden Rice, a genetically modified variety of rice co-developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).


    Published on:   05/04/2022

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