UPL honoured at COP30 for award-winning low-methane rice initiative

20-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.

UPL wins the SBCOP Award at COP30 for its Low-Methane Rice Project, recognised globally for advancing sustainable rice cultivation and reducing emissions.

India’s crop output hits record high in 2024–25, led by ICAR innovation

14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

India posts record rice and wheat output in 2024–25, driven by ICAR’s high-yielding varieties, boosting exports and climate-resilient agriculture.

Tripura cultivates 25,000 ha organic farmland, boosts exports

10-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Tripura develops 25,000 hectares of organic farmland and exports 1,332 MT of pineapple, ginger, rice, turmeric, and chilli over the past three years.

Shift to modern farming vital for sustainability: Thane CEO

07-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Thane Zilla Parishad CEO urges farmers to adopt modern techniques and FPCs for sustainable farming, with demos on belt and mechanical rice methods.

Japan resists US pressure on rice imports

02-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Japan rejects U.S. pressure to import more rice, says protecting local farmers is non-negotiable amid tariff talks on cars, steel, and agriculture.

Kerala, IRRI sign MoU for low-emission rice farming

02-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.

Kerala partners with IRRI under KERA to scale low-emission, climate-smart rice farming across 22,000 hectares, benefiting 45,000 farmers.

ADB, CGIAR unveils $1.5B climate-smart rice farming drive

24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

ADB, CGIAR, and Gates Foundation launch $1.5B plan to scale sustainable, low-carbon rice farming for smallholder farmers across Asia-Pacific.

Kharif sowing surges past 137 lakh hectares in early June

24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

India's 2025 Kharif season off to a strong start with over 137 lakh hectares sown, led by rice, pulses, coarse cereals, and cotton.

Asian nations lead rice revolution with climate-smart farming

24-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and India adopt innovative practices to transform rice farming and fight climate change.

Mahindra unveils 6RO paddy transplanter

21-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra introduces its powerful 6RO Paddy Walker in Delhi, enhancing rice farming efficiency, reducing labor costs, and boosting mechanized agriculture adoption.

India's farm sector grows 5.4% on record foodgrain output

31-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

India's agriculture sector posts 5.4% growth in Q4 FY25, fueled by record foodgrain production, strong monsoon, and bumper rice and wheat harvests.

India to surpass China as world's top rice producer in 2025

29-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

India is poised to become the world’s largest rice producer, overtaking China for the first time in modern history.

Punjab sets 5 lakh acre target for DSR Paddy this season

15-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

The Punjab government has set an ambitious target to bring five lakh acres under Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) during the current kharif season, in a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and conserve groundwater resources.

Rice prices stabilize amid global supply surplus

11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

Global rice markets are witnessing a phase of price stabilization, as a surge in supply from major producing countries, including India, Thailand, and Vietnam, helps ease concerns of food inflation.

India first to launch genome-edited rice varieties

04-May-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a ground breaking achievement for Indian agriculture, the country has become the first in the world to officially develop and introduce genome-edited rice varieties using CRISPR-Cas technology—a milestone hailed as the dawn of a second Green Revolution.

Top 10 Premium Rice Varieties in India

22-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

India's rich agricultural heritage boasts a plethora of rice varieties, each with distinct characteristics and flavors. Among these, certain premium varieties command higher prices due to factors such as grain quality, aroma, cultivation challenges, and regional demand.

ICAR policy paper calls for shift from traditional staples to diverse, nutrient-rich crops by 2047

15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

India must reorient its agricultural policies and practices by reallocating resources from traditional staples such as rice and wheat to more diverse and nutrient-rich crops to meet the food demands of a growing population and changing dietary patterns, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has recommended in a new policy paper.

India Leads Record Rice, Wheat Output in 2024-25 — USDA April Report

13-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In its latest USDA April report on global agriculture trends, the United States Department of Agriculture projects record-setting production in key commodities, notably rice and wheat, despite widespread climate volatility.

Top 10 Rice Varieties That Define Maharashtra’s Identity

09-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

Maharashtra, a prominent agrarian state in India, is renowned for its diverse and rich rice varieties that cater to both local culinary traditions and broader market demands.

Haryana targets 3 lakh acres under direct seeding of Rice

06-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In a major push towards sustainable agriculture, Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has set an ambitious target to cover 3 lakh acres of farmland under Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) during the upcoming paddy season.

Haryana leads India in sustainable farming with highest DSR subsidy

04-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

In what could turn out to be a major game-changer for farmers and ecology of the state, Haryana’s Agriculture Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, on Friday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to water-efficient farming by highlighting Rs 4000 + per acre subsidy for farmers adopting Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR), the highest such compensation in the country.

AfDF invest $99 million for development of rice cultivation value chains in West Africa

27-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved initial funding of $99.16 million to develop regional rice cultivation value chains as part of the Regional West Africa Rice Development project.  

Provivi and Godrej Agrovet Join Forces to Combat Crop Pests in India

18-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.

Provivi, a global leader in pheromone-based crop protection, and Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading Indian agri-business conglomerate, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce sustainable pest control solutions for Indian rice and corn farmers.

Corteva Agriscience drives adoption of direct seeded rice, saves up to 30% water

15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience, a global pure-play agriculture company, is committed to helping farmers adopt sustainable and holistic agronomic practices. Direct Seeded Rice is a method in which rice seeds are sown directly into the field as opposed to the traditional method of growing seedlings in nursery and later transplanting to farm.

Rice Varieties Empowering Indian Farmers

18-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

Rice, the lifeblood of India, transcends a mere dietary staple. It's a cultural cornerstone, a symbol of prosperity, and a source of livelihood for millions of farmers.

Marut Drones receives world's first patent for direct seeding device

22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Marut Drones, a leading Indian drone manufacturer, has been granted the world's first utility patent for its innovative direct seeding device designed for rice cultivation.

Introducing Long Grain Cambodia's Cutting-Edge Facility Poised to Rapidly Grow in the $271 Billion Global Rice Market

10-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

Long Grain Co. Ltd ("Long Grain" or the "Company") is a specialty rice production and distribution enterprise positioned to make a significant impact in the global rice market, having recently unveiled its world-class milling facility that reimagines rice production and distribution.

Maize crop in India: Opportunities and outlook for the next five years

26-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile cereal crop that is grown in all regions of India. It is the third-largest cereal crop in India after rice and wheat, and it plays an important role in the country's food security and economy.

Transforming Rice Cultivation for a Sustainable Future

17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer's innovative Direct-Seeded Rice system is revolutionizing rice cultivation, reducing water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and labor dependency. Learn how this transformative approach is set to change the agricultural landscape.

Govt sells 1.89 LMT wheat and 0.05 LMT rice to 2255 bidders during 15th e-auction under Open Market Sale Scheme

05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

A total of 1.89 LMT wheat and 0.05 LMT rice was sold to 2255 bidders during the 15th e-auction under Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) (OMSS[D]) held on Wednesday, 4 October 2023.

Rice sowing area surpasses 411 lakh hectares

24-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 22 September 2023.

India's Rice output could decline by 5% due to uneven rains

01-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

India's rice output is projected to decline by 5% in the 2023-2024 crop year due to uneven rains in key rice-producing states, according to a report by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Bayer, GenZero, and Shell join hands to reduce methane emissions in rice cultivation

09-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Bayer, GenZero, and Shell Energy India Private Limited, alongside other experts, have embarked on a mission to combat methane emissions in rice cultivation.

Mitsubishi Corporation's rice-paddy methane reduction project approved under J-Credit scheme

29-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has announced that its application for the registration of its Rice-paddy methane-reduction project under Japan's J-Credit Scheme has been approved by the certification committee.

Fermenta Biotech commissions fortified rice kernel manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh

01-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Fermenta Biotech Limited ('Fermenta') has commissioned a new facility to manufacture Fortified Rice Kernel ('FRK') located in Pennepalli, Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh.

Pesticide's use did not affect basmati rice export, analysis by CCFI reveals

21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

India is a global leader in rice exports - both Basmati and non-Basmati. In the last 10 years from 2012-13, India’s Basmati rice export (in volume terms) has grown 46 percent at a CAGR of 4 percent. 

Hybrid rice complements weather conditions of India

06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population and India is the second-biggest consumer after China. Rice cultivation in India occurs mostly under rainfed conditions, which makes the crop highly vulnerable to unpredictable weather conditions.

Drip Irrigation is efficiently watering down the cost of Basmati rice cultivation

22-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Scented (Basmati) rice, a unique product of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, is known for its aromatic quality and high economic value. It generates about three times higher prices than coarse rice.

FarmRise, International Rice Research Institute collaborate to provide agronomic information to paddy farmers

07-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

FarmRise powered by Bayer, a platform for Android mobile devices which provides agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers announced the signing of a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research and training organization dedicated to abolishing poverty and hunger among people and populations that depend on rice-based agri-food systems.

ADB approves grant of USD $3.9 mn to boost rice production in Cambodia

01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved grant of USD 3.9m to boost the country’s rice quality and production, and repair the rice supply chain damaged by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bio Innovations for regenerative agriculture

19-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Explaining the theme of the Bio-Agri 2021, India's biggest conference, "Bio Innovations for Regenerative Agriculture" Dr Venkatesh Devanur, Secretary of BIPA-Bio Agri Input Producers Association said India is the biggest exporter of rice.

Corteva uses science based sustainable solutions to support rice growers against brown plant-hoppers

13-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, uses science-based solutions to proactively manage brown plant hoppers (BPH) menace in paddy farming.

Corteva Agriscience, 2030 Water Resources Group to transform 40,000 acres to direct seeded rice technique in Uttar Pradesh

25-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, and the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), hosted by the World Bank Group, signed a project to promote sustainable rice production in Uttar Pradesh.

Food waste could change the future of fashion, finds Laudes Foundation study

06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Rice straw, banana stems and other agricultural waste could soon go from farmer’s fields to the fashion runway. A new study shows that there are enough usable agricultural residue streams from farming in South and Southeast Asia for the production of natural fiber textiles at scale.

India exports 4.5MT village rice to Ghana and Yemen

01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

In a major boost to India’s non-basmati rice exports potential, two consignments of 4.5 MT patented ‘village rice’ sourced from Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu by a start-up Udaya Agro Farm was exported to Ghana and Yemen via air, sea routes.

DGCA give nod to agri ministry for usage of drone under PMFBY

29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulatory authority has given its approval to the agriculture ministry for flying drones to capture images of rice and wheat fields in 100 districts to assess crop yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.

India's third advance estimates of principal crops shoot 7.94MT higher for 2020-21

26-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

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Timely agri inputs, credit made it possible for record sowing acreage even during pandemic lockdown conditions, says Narendra Singh Tomar

06-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the current season of Kharif 2020, a record area of 1095.38 lakh hectares has been covered. Sowing of rice still continues while sowing of pulses, coarse cereals, millets, and oilseeds is almost over. There is no impact of COVID-19 on the progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on date.

Area covered under rice, oilseeds increased this Kharif season, says agri ministry data

09-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has said that there has been satisfactory progress of sowing area coverage under Kharif crops

Covid-19 spread impacting basmati rice export destinations: APEDA

01-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus have severely affected Indian basmati rice exports destination, with Iran being severely affected, APEDA said in its market intelligence report.

Indian researchers find a new possibility to improve rice productivity

27-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In a new study, researchers from the Department of Biotechnology’s National Institute of Plant Genome Research (DBT-NIPGR), ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI), Cuttack and University of Delhi South Campus (UDSC), have identified a region in the genome of rice, which seems to have the potential for improving productivity.

APEDA set up new rice export promotion forum

13-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide special support to rice export, the central government has decided to set up a new Rice Export Promotion Forum (REPF).

USDA forecast 105 MT Indian wheat harvest during 2020-21

04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India is heading for a fourth consecutive record wheat harvest, with marketing year (MY) 2020/21 (April/March) production forecast at 105 million metric tons (MMT). MY 2020/21 rice production is forecast at a near record 117 MMT with average yields.

Corteva Agriscience launches Brevant seed to rice farmers in India

20-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.

Global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience expanded its Brevant seed range to offer rice farmers in India better access to the company's trusted hybrid seed portfolio.

Targeting rice fallows to increase productivity and profitability of farmers in Odisha

26-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.

Odisha State has about 6.5 million hectares of cultivable area out of the total geographical area of 15.6 million ha, accounting for 41.16%. Rice is the main crop of the State covering 75-80% of the total cultivated area with 3.8 million ha (Source: Odisha Agriculture Statistics 2013-14 ).

Bayer partners with IRRI to advance technologies for direct-seeded rice in Asia

02-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Bayer have signed an agreement confirming Bayer’s participation in the Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC) led by IRRI

BASF enters India crop protection market

24-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.

Looking at immense scope in crop protection market, global chemical company, BASF has entered crop protection sector in India for rice.

Sale of Rice Grade "A" under OMSS(D) through e-auction for bulk traders/consusmers in Uttarakhand region

28-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.