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There is a need to improve local rice production in the West Africa sub-region.

A new variety of rice created by simple crossbreeding could reduce the crop's emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, by nearly three-quarters.

Following the declaration of a food security emergency, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan on Tuesday

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia’s rice production from January to March 2025 is expected to grow

PHNOM PENH: New irrigation systems have been completed – and older ones upgraded

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday lauded the South Korean government for its support in the country's recovery from the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine last year with rice donations to Filipinos.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice

The price of rice in Nigeria is set to decrease as the Federal Government steps up its efforts to support local farmers, particularly those engaged in rice production.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday it would gradually slash the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP)

MANILA, Philippines — Farmer groups have urged Congress to summon the country’s economic managers to explain why rice prices remain high despite government efforts to bring them down.

AS the Philippines grapples with the volatility of rice prices, the delicate balance of agricultural policy and monetary policy comes into sharp focus. 

The delegation of the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) achieved a set of positive results at the end of its official visit to Mozambique

Prices of grains have dropped in Gombe markets amid low demand for the produce.

For Filipinos, rice is life. It is as basic and essential as air and water. It is eaten at every meal and is a symbol of sustenance and survival.

MANILA, Philippines — Makati Mayor Abby Binay is calling for more aggressive measures against cartels and smugglers to effectively address rice price surges.

THE Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2) has issued a memorandum to ensure the immediate delivery of rice seeds to farmers affected by the shear line in Cagayan province.

(Bloomberg) — SGS SA is in advanced talks to combine with Bureau Veritas SA, people with knowledge of the matter said