Farmers said that in some cases agents were demanding a discount of 2.5 kg or more per quintal of paddy. Meanwhile, officials of the Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) said that ...

This downward trend highlights the dire situation facing paddy farmers in Kerala. While there are several issues affecting the paddy sector, including climate change, exploitation by rice mills ...

A recent study has revealed significant microplastic (MP) contamination in Kerala’s paddy fields ... tolerance and high nutritional value, is grown in coastal regions. The proximity of Kuttanad ...

The announcement was made in the state assembly by Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad in response to a query during question hour on whether the government intends to preserve existing paddy fields.

potentially affecting the Kerala Land Reforms Act and the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act. These changes aim to facilitate industrial land acquisition and reduce local bodies ...