Australia – Rice grower drills into sowing techniques
With local research on the method still evolving, he wanted to learn how other farmers overseas have tackled weed problems and improved their yields in direct drilled crops.
USA – Arkansas rice crop overcoming early-season setbacks
Drift complaints continue across the state.
India – Old rice stocks vanish from market
Rice millers are demanding that the government increase the price of rice proposed to be supplied at Rythu Bazaars to at least Rs 35 a kg, citing losses on account of rise in power tariff, transportation and other operational costs.
Philippines – Boost for rice R&D budget – experts
Increasing budget for rice R&D means not just improved rice production, but also better livelihood outcomes for the Filipino farmers, said PhilRice Executive Director Eufemio T. Rasco Jr.
India – Rice prices may rise due to lack of rains in Andra Pradesh
The first month of monsoon has turned out to be the worst in years for farmers, especially in coastal Andhra Pradesh that has had very little rain because of a truant southwest monsoon.