Rice (Oryza sativa L.) occupies 11% of global cropland and serves as a crucial staple food for nearly 50% of the world’s ...

THERE have been continuing commentaries on how bad our agricultural sector, particularly rice farming, has been for a long time now. Sadly, there appears to be no clear dramatic improvement in sight.

The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly ...

No fewer than 300 farmers have been trained in theoretical and practical aspects of rice production, processing, and entrepreneurship by the Niger Delta Development Commission.The farmers, according ...

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s rice cultivation technology needs improvement throughout the country, says Agriculture and Food Security Ministry Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He acknowledged that ...

Food production is subordinated to the profit interests of a tiny layer of wealthy landlords and ruling elites while the ...

A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combating the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security.

The country’s paddy rice output will recover this year on the back of improved weather conditions and the extended rice competitiveness program, according to a research firm. BMI, a unit of Fitch ...

The Philippines’ rice consumption is projected to continue outpacing domestic production, leading to a widening supply ...