India – Rice husk to be noon meal fuel
Difficulty in collecting firewood, its adverse impact on environment and husk being a cheaper alternative are being cited as reasons behind the proposed change.
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USA – Rice farmers learn latest on disease
LSU AgCenter scientists held a field tour at the Rice Research Station recently to discuss their work on controlling the major diseases that afflict rice.
Israel – Netafim: Drip irrigation can increase rice yields, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In conjunction with the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Netafim has long been studying rice crops in India.
Philippines – Phl now Asia’s fastest rice producer
The Philippines registered the biggest improvement in rice production in Asia, according to recent world market data.
Thailand – Rice for a better life
One of the biggest projects in Thailand is Farmers’ Friend, which is part of the Big Trees project. It has an agreement with the Yasothon Organic Farmers’ Cooperative under Earth Net Foundation to buy its rice.
Japan – When storks arrive, you’re growing good rice, Hyogo farmers discover
A group of farmers in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, that practices environment-friendly rice cultivation techniques views the arrival of storks as a sign they are growing a good product.
Thailand – Thai rice harvest seen dropping on drought, subsidy lapse
Rice production in Thailand will probably shrink to a five-year low as drought hurts yields and farmers curb planting after the end of a subsidy program, according to the Thai Rice Packers Association.
Japan – Cloud data technology assists increased rice production
Based on this accumulated cultivation data, and with the support of agricultural producers, Asahi Shuzo aims to establish stable cultivation technology, while providing cultivation know-how to new producers just starting production of Yamada Nishiki, thereby enhancing initiatives to increase the production of this variety of rice.
India – Drought-resistant rice wealth in India
The monsoon rains have come late to northern India. In the past, that would have meant certain hardship. But this year, farmers here aren’t worried, thanks to new drought-resistant strains of rice that are helping sow prosperity across India’s grain belt.
India – Indian rice revival to heal ravaged land
India exported $3 billion worth of shrimp last year. The nation’s seafood industry is booming, but it’s also damaging the environment. Farmers in one community are turning to an age-old practice to save their land.