China creates world’s first clone-hybrid rice that could double global output

China pioneered hybrid rice, bred from two genetically distinct parents to achieve significantly higher yields. It created ...

Rice exporters seek budget sops, interest subvention to boost competitiveness

India accounts for roughly 40% of global rice trade and exported about 20.1 million tonnes of rice to more than 170 countries ...
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Rice Production in Madagascar: Challenges to Self-Sufficiency

The Malagasy government aims for self-sufficiency in rice production by 2027, targeting 6 million tons in 2024 and 11 million tons by 2030. Despite recent production increases, challenges such as ...

India overtakes China in rice production, but Punjab, Haryana farmers remain unhappy, here is why

India's record rice production and exports are depleting groundwater, particularly in key agricultural states. Subsidies ...