Basmati Boost: The Statesman
India’s recent decision to remove the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice marks a significant shift in the country’s agricultural and export strategy.
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China’s Zhengzhou looks to invest in Cambodian rice for export
During the meeting, the two sides discussed discuss closer cooperation in the rice industry, including the construction of rice warehouses, increased processing capacity and a…
Cambodian farmers urged to prioritise local rice varieties as prices surge
Ministry spokesman Khim Finan emphasised the financial advantages of homegrown rice strains such as the fragrant Sen Kra-Ob over imported varieties like OM rice from Vietnam.
Good weather brought a bumper apple harvest to Nepal’s Gorkha. But there is no transport
Transportation in the southern part of Gorkha has become a major issue due to heavy monsoon rains that have severely damaged the roads. Despite the excellent harvest, apple…
Laos hosts talks on agricultural investment ahead of ASEAN Summit
The dialogue brought together over 110 participants from diverse sectors, including government, the private sector, development agencies and civil society, with 20 representatives…
Philippine agri losses from Typhoon Gaemi, southwest monsoon reach US$83m
Irrigation facilities were mostly affected, comprising 34.72 percent or P1.64 billion of the total damage. Rice followed with 22.9 percent (P1.08 billion), mostly those newly…
Flash flood hits Bhutan’s Gangtey, damaging crops and water supply
Though no casualties were reported, the flood caused significant damage, particularly to potato crops belonging to several farming households.
Water shortages, floods impact rice crops in Cambodian provinces
More than 300 hectares of dry season rice in Kampong Cham’s Cheung Prey and Batheay districts have been affected by a lack of water, while the flash floods in Kampong Thom…
Relentless heat in South Korea sparks surge in heat-related illnesses, livestock losses
As of Sunday, Aug. 11, South Korea reported nearly 2,300 heat-related illnesses and over 700,000 livestock deaths, data showed Tuesday.
PM Modi releases 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient & biofortified varieties of crops
The Prime Minister discussed the importance of millet and underlined how people are moving towards nutritious food.