No need to import rice this year: Bangladesh agriculture minister
Rice prices normally rise during Ashwin and Kartik months in the Bangla calendar year, but this year the prices are coming down, said Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque.
Karnali farmers say they can’t do without chemicals
For the last six years, there has been a government ban on the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the mountain districts of Karnali, but the government has not provided…
Introduce more suitable rice varieties for Malaysia to produce, say experts
According to an expert, the same variety of rice seed has been in use for a prolonged period, which has made the plants vulnerable to various diseases.
Barind Farmers: At mercy of ‘water lords’
The Barind region, known as the rice bowl of Bangladesh, faces a great catastrophe with its groundwater levels depleting fast.
Fishing ban, other restrictions eyed to counter overfishing
Developing Philippine agriculture, the President explained, not only means securing the supply of rice and corn but also involves improving the aquaculture and livestock sectors.
Rice supply issues to be resolved soon: Malaysia agriculture minister
The Agriculture and Food Security Minister added that the country has enough rice for up to five months and that the government has launched a programme to increase stockpiles of…
National Food Authority hikes buying price for unhusked rice to help Philippine farmers earn more
Industry stakeholders welcomed the higher purchase prices, saying it would help local farmers.
Soaring rice prices sow hope, trouble for indebted Thai farmers
A drop in cultivated land could slash Thailand's rice output, adding to already rampant food inflation after drought conditions in other key rice-producing countries and hitting…
Cambodia’s premium rice growers appeal for protection of stable prices
Agriculture minister Dith Tina also recently encouraged more farmers to focus on growing premium varieties like Sen Kra’op and Phka Rumduol.
President Marcos’ birthday wish: Better Philippine agriculture
When asked about his aspirations, President Marcos said, "For agriculture to be in order, and for us to know more about the weather and the environment, so that we can help our…