Newfound rice gene shifts flowering by 1.5 hours to dodge heat damage

With El Niño-driven heat and prolonged dry spells threatening rice production, scientists from Japan's National Agriculture ...

Rice gene switch helps plants rebound from cold and use nitrogen more efficiently

Global climate change has increased the frequency of regional cold spells, causing substantial yield losses and even crop failure. Meanwhile, excessive nitrogen fertilizer use in agriculture has ...

Riceland temporarily closing 9 drying facilities after plummet in rice planting

The farm crisis is continuing to take its toll on Arkansas agriculture. Riceland Foods, Arkansas's—and indeed, the ...
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Rice imports seen rising to 5.7 million metric tons

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is projected to import 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice this year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said, as local production is expected to decline.

Various Companies Enter Rice Production after Supply Shock

Japanese companies from different sectors are entering rice production after supply disruptions triggered price surges in the country last summer. These moves are expected to help realize sustainable ...
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Bangladesh Triples Rice Production with Help of Nuclear Science

Mymensingh, Bangladesh — New varieties of rice made using nuclear techniques have helped Bangladesh increase its rice production three-fold in the last few decades. This in turn has enabled the ...

Telangana’s rice boom turns into surplus challenge as crop diversification gains focus

Telangana faces a rice surplus challenge after a decade of record paddy growth, with experts suggesting exports, procurement ...