China warns prolonged heatwave may damage rice, cotton crops
By Reuters China’s weather bureau warned on Thursday that a prolonged heatwave forecast in the country’s eastern, central and southern
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Paddy
Direct seeding of rice target distant dream, 18% achieved so far
The target fixed under the direct seeding of rice (DSR), in which seeds are sown in the field rather than
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ISARC showcases its cutting-edge tech at Nepal’s rice fest
Director of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi, Sudhanshu Singh showcased ISARC’s cutting-edge technologies
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PAU’s PR-126 rice seed sale doubles this year
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has sold 11,000 quintals of PR 126 — a short-duration variety seed of paddy — this
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Cauvery delta farmers are gaining resilience by cultivating indigenous rice varieties
By Vivek Murgan, Jyoti Nair For centuries, the Cauvery delta has been of paramount importance for food security in southern
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Panel: States’ bonuses on top of paddy MSP distorting markets
By Dipak K Dash Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), which recommends MSP for different agri-produce, has urged states
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Big shift to irrigation-intensive paddy crop likely in Telangana
BY D.CHANDRABHASKAR RAO Despite water scarcity, the area under paddy cultivation in Telangana is likely to witness a big increase. The
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Odisha government to set up ATMs for providing rice to NFS beneficiaries
The BJP government on Thursday announced to set up rice ATMs across the state to provide the foodgrain to beneficiaries
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MSP for kharif rice hiked a modest 5.4%, sharper increases for pulses, oilseeds
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the development of mega Rs 76,200 crore all-weather greenfield deep-draft port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra,
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Despite ban, PUSA-44 paddy variety still in use
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber Despite a ban imposed by the Punjab government, a section of the farmers are still opting
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