Paddy

• IARI Alerts Paddy Farmers for this Disease: Complete Crops’ Advisory Inside

  Farmers beware! Paddy crop is almost ready for harvest but scientists of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) have alerted the Paddy Farmers.…

• Webinar on “Rice Fortification” to Address Nutrition Anaemia Organized

  To mark the ongoing 4th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, the Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Ministry of Women and Child Development jointly organised a webinar on ‘Rice Fortification: A complementary approach to address Nutritional Anaemia’…

• Centre Procures Record 89 Million Tonnes of Paddy So Far

  In the current marketing year, which ends in September, the government has acquired about 890 lakh tonnes of paddy at MSP, which is an all-time high…

• Why Farmers in Bengal are Switching to Salt Tolerant Paddy?

  Frequent cyclones have pushed Bengal farmers to switch to salt tolerant paddy.…

• Government Purchases Record 874 lakh tonnes of Paddy at MSP

  Paddy procurement in the ongoing KMS 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring states. Kharif marketing season runs from October to September.…

• Philippines, First Country to Approve Commercialization of Golden Rice

  Filipino farmers will be the first in the world to be permitted to produce a type of rice fortified with nutrients to aid in the reduction of childhood malnutrition.…

• India’s Rice Exports to Vietnam in Trouble; Prices Hit a 4-year low

  With the new crop arriving soon and the domestic prices falling, the Importers in Hanoi, Vietnam are asking for huge bargains. India’s Export prices went down to $354-358, the lowest in 4 years.…

• Which Rice is Healthiest - White, Red, Brown or Black?

  Do you know, there are different varieties of rice such as white, red, brown & black rice and each variety has different health benefits.…

• Corteva Agriscience Signs 3-year Project with 2030 WRG to Promote Sustainable Rice Cultivation in UP

  According to a statement, the initiative provides a framework for Corteva, 2030 WRG, and a task force of numerous partners to work toward converting 40,000 acres of land from traditional rice transplantation methods to the Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) approach.…

• Pokkali: The Oldest & Tallest Rice Variety of the World

  Pokkali farming is practiced in Kerala and is climate adaptive, oldest organic technique in agriculture.…

• Rice Cultivation in Assam - A Complete Guide

  In Assam, rice is the most significant crop. It covers 2.54 million ha of the state's gross cropped area of 4.16 million ha and accounts for 96% of the state's total food grain production.…

• World’s Longest Grain Basmati Rice: Incredible Features and Types

  Pusa 1121, developed by IARI, is the world’s longest grain basmati rice variety.…

• Patented ‘Village Rice’ Exported to Ghana from the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu

  APDEA helps in the export of patented village rice from India to Ghana.…

• Duty Reductions in the Philippines Likely to Benefit Indian Rice Exports

  Indian exporters see a chance to ship more of the foodgrain to Philippines as the Southeast Asian country lowers the rice import tariffs in order to raise its supplies, Philippines is one of the region's largest grain buyers.…

• What is Madagascar Method for Rice Cultivation?

  The Madagascar Method has received a lot of applaud all round the agricultural community. It is actually System of Rice Intensification (SRI). It was developed in Madagascar, hence the name. Now, let's have a look at what exactly this method is.…

• What’s Special About Joha - the Aromatic Rice of Northeast India

  Native to the Northeastern regions of India, the scented rice locally known as Joha is an exclusive type under Sali rice. Joha rice is also known by the name of winter rice, Jaha rice or mi Jaha. Health benefits include polyphenolic and flavonoids constituent of…

• The Cultivation and Health Benefits of Jasmine Rice

  Jasmine Rice is one of the most delicious rice in the world. This is mostly cultivated in Thailand. There are two kinds of Jasmine Rice. One is White Jasmine Rice and the other one is Brown Jasmine Rice. Brown Jasmine Rice contains more nutrients than…

• Two New Technologies to Boost Rice Production and Conserve Natural Resources

  Paddy (Oryza Sativa) is associated with wet, humid climate. It is best suited to regions which have high humidity, prolonged sunshine and an assured supply of water. Perennial wild rice still grows in Assam and Nepal. In India, paddy cultivation extends from 8 to35ºN latitude…

• Healthy Food: Roti VS Rice, Which One is Good for Your Health?

  Any Indian meal is incomplete without these two things, moreover Indian cuisine is all about Rice and chapatti. No doubt, both are healthier and also easy to digest than any western or Chinese food items. As we all know, our body is traditionally fit on…

• How to Control Weeds in Rice? Herbicides & Other Latest Weed Management Methods Practiced in Stages of Rice Production

  Rice is considered as the most important food crop in developing countries and the crucial source of employment in rural areas. In the tropics, it is largely grown on small family farms that are usually less than 4 ha, and in Asia.…

• How to do Rice Cultivation in Lowland Areas

  The yield of a crop of rice is dependent upon many obvious factors: irrigation, fertilization, weeding, pest and disease control. One of the less obvious but equally important factors is land preparation.…

• How to Recognize Rice as Basmati?

  Basmati Rice is the special type of rice grown in the specified areas in specific temperature and season. The aroma is also peculiar. Some years ago there was a issue of the patent on the Basmati and India had to fight in the WTO. Dr…