The brown planthopper (BPH), scientifically known as Nilaparvata lugens, is a significant pest affecting rice crops worldwide, causing substantial yield losses. As traditional pest control methods ...

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The South Korean government has revised its marketing year 2024-25 milled rice production estimate down ...

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) urged farmers to take proactive steps against potential pest infestations early this year. PhilRice said historical data from 1994 to 2024 compiled by ...

The State government has sanctioned ₹28 crore for disbursing pumping subsidy to paddy polders in Kerala. Agriculture Minister P. Prasad said that of the total amount, ₹16.24 crore would be distributed ...

This is an unwanted consequence of short-duration rice varieties, said an expert at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU).