However, the official data shows that the area under the water conservation method of DSR is pegged at 2.90 lakh acres this kharif cycle which is the highest in the last four kharif sowing seasons.

“I left 10 kattha (0.34 hectares) of land fallow,” said Rampravesh Yadav from Banjraha in Ishnath, Rautahat. “There’s no water source. If it rains, I’ll plant. If not, I’ll abandon it.” ...

Kerala Agricultural University pioneers drone-based seed sowing in waterlogged paddy fields, revolutionizing traditional ...

Local rice farmers are abandoning paddy rice farming in favour of more profit-friendly staples such as maize and cassava, as the import policy hampers production.

A remarkable one is the Bashidang site in Lixian, a settlement site from 10,000 to 8,000 years ago. Covering 48,000 square ...

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A team from Department of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development saw functioning of latest ...

Combine the wild rice, salt, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until kernels are open ...

Various varieties of rice are planted in the right positions. A unique image is created on the surface of the fields. This ...

A prolonged dry spell has pushed Madhesh Province to the brink of a food crisis, with only 51 percent of paddy fields planted so far-at a time when the season should be nearing completion. The lack of ...

Tourists enjoy a massive rice paddy artwork that features Nezha, a legendary figure in Chinese mythology and the protagonist ...