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    Nepal: President Leads National Paddy Day Celebrations, Calls for Agricultural Transformation

    President Paudel expressed concern over Nepal’s increasing reliance on imported rice and paddy. He underscored the importance of adopting climate-smart technologies and making use of domestic human resources to foster self-reliance in agriculture.

    India Unveils World’s First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties, Ushering in a New Era in Agriculture

    In a landmark development poised to reshape the future of agriculture, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday announced the successful creation of the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties developed indigenously in India.

    Pakistan’s Food Exports Rise by 19.58 Per Cent; Imports Drop by 11.13 Per Cent in Five Months

    The positive growth in food exports, coupled with a reduction in imports, highlights Pakistan’s progress in leveraging its agricultural and food production capabilities.

    Sri Lanka Retains Special Commodity Levy to Protect Farmers – Despite Concerns Over Food Prices

    The SCL Act, which covers 63 items, imposes taxes at high rates on staple foods such as rice, potatoes, and maize. Critics argue that while these taxes protect domestic agriculture, they also make basic foods costly, exacerbating malnutrition among poor families.

    Should Sri Lanka Import 70,000 Metric Tonnes of Rice? Is There a Market Shortage?

    A disconnect between production and distribution has led to a shortage in markets, raising questions about inefficiencies in storage, transport, and market regulation.

    Latin American Trial Heralds Methane-Free Rice

    Rice cultivation normally leads to high water consumption and methane emissions. But now, an experimental technique in Colombia promises significant improvements. 70 million people...

    The Story of Basmati: A Story for Our Times, Going Two Centuries Back

    Miraculously, the Doon Basmati has not disappeared even though the Doon Valley has set its back on it. And the credit for reviving it,...

    Innovation ‘Imperative’ for Securing Rice Production

    More climate-resilient, nutritious and productive rice varieties are needed considering that rice is a critical commodity in ensuring global food security. Alternatives to burning...

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    Heifer International and ICA-AP Join Forces to Strengthen Farmer Cooperatives in Asia

    Formalized under the ICA-EU Financial Framework Partnership Agreement Phase 2, the MoU reflects a shared commitment to elevating smallholder farmers—especially women and youth—as stewards of agricultural transformation.
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    Nepal: President Leads National Paddy Day Celebrations, Calls for Agricultural Transformation

    President Paudel expressed concern over Nepal’s increasing reliance on imported rice and paddy. He underscored the importance of adopting climate-smart technologies and making use of domestic human resources to foster self-reliance in agriculture.

    US Eyes Big Wins in Pakistan’s Mining Sector

    Reaffirming the United States’ commitment to fostering commercial ties, the U.S. Mission in Pakistan announced its continued support for American businesses interested in operating within the country.

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    Heifer International and ICA-AP Join Forces to Strengthen Farmer Cooperatives in Asia

    Formalized under the ICA-EU Financial Framework Partnership Agreement Phase 2, the MoU reflects a shared commitment to elevating smallholder farmers—especially women and youth—as stewards of agricultural transformation.

    Nepal: President Leads National Paddy Day Celebrations, Calls for Agricultural Transformation

    President Paudel expressed concern over Nepal’s increasing reliance on imported rice and paddy. He underscored the importance of adopting climate-smart technologies and making use of domestic human resources to foster self-reliance in agriculture.