CIC directs Food Ministry to disclose inter-ministerial committee records on Bharat Atta and RiceThe Central Information Commission has directed the Department of Food and Public Distribution to provide agendas and minutes of the Inter-...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Indian rice export rates rise to one-year high as lower rainfall fuels supply woesIndian rice export prices have reached their highest point in a year. Below-average monsoon rainfall raises concerns about production and t...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Janmashtami 2026 Recipes: From sabudana khichdi to makhana kheer; here are 10 vrat-friendly dishes to make at home during Krishna fastJanmashtami 2026 Recipes: During Janmashtami, devotees engage in fasting, reflecting their reverence for Lord Krishna's divine arrival. Amo...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Govt sets paddy procurement target at 708.64 lakh tons in KMS 2026-27, lower than actuals of last 3 yrsThe Centre has set a paddy procurement target of 708.64 lakh tonne for the upcoming Kharif season. This target is lower than actual procure...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Madhavan’s comfort food that he eats without guilt is the secret to why French women don’t get fat. It can reduce 60% body fatOne of R. Madhavan’s favourite comfort foods – curd rice, which he savours without guilt or regret at any time of the day – can help heal y...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM CapitalThe Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather ris...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
In 1995, North Dakota's Richland County SCD began monitoring Antelope Creek for bacteria. 10 years later, a watershed project tackled septic, livestock and farm sources to cut bacteriaAntelope Creek and Wild Rice River saw reduced bacteria levels after conservation efforts. Best management practices addressed animal feedi...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India to seek greater Japan market access for basmati rice in CEPA review:Piyush GoyalIndia will seek greater market access for basmati rice in Japan. The nation also plans to expand processed food exports during trade agreem...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s dietician busts myths about ghee, rice and bananas, warns boycotting one of these foods can increase hair fallMost Indians have a weakness for rice, ghee and bananas. In the summer, having a plate of piping hot ghee-soaked rice or snacking on a bana...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
India rice exporters see Iran demand defying sanctions riskRice dominates trade between the two countries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India’s $1.25 billion in exports to Iran in the fiscal ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
In 2000, UC Irvine led a 2-season study of rice paddies, finding crops emit ozone-depleting gases. Years later, the research still shows rice farming contributes 5% of atmospheric methyl iodide globally todayRice paddies are known for methane emissions. But UC Irvine researchers found another atmospheric connection worth watching. Flooded rice f...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
India's rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversificationIndia's rice exports to key markets saw value and volume increases recently. The Bharat International Rice Conference aims to boost these e...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rainsIndia's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice ...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST