Scientists create new method for genetically changing rice
Chinese scientists have invented a new method of genetically altering rice.
Tag: Rice
Optimising growth in the rice sector
Cambodia’s rice sector faces challenge of strengthening quality of its fragrant rice, says president of the Cambodia Rice Federation
Hun Sen defends free market rice pricing in the Kingdom
PM defends Kingdom’s stance in letting the free market determine the price of rice.
WFP project blends regular and fortified rice
A project is launched aiming free breakfast for children in targeted schools next year.
More than 30,000 hectares of rice paddy hit by drought
More than 30,000 hectares of rice paddy in nine provinces have been hit by drought.
Contract farming lifting farmers’ living standards in Preah Vihear
The harvest season of paddy rice has almost come to an end.
Gov’t adds $50 million to rice fund
The Cambodia Rice Federation hails the gov’t’s move to allocate an additional $50 million to rescue the rice sector.
Rice exports to China still under last year’s quota: CRF
China has not yet purchased milled rice from Cambodia for the period 2019-2020.
China’s rice imports from Kingdom on the rise
China imported 40% more rice from Cambodia from January to October this year.
Exporter, communities agree price for organic paddy rice
Signatures of Asia agrees to buy rice at the same price as the last harvest season.
Unity intiative whets pounded rice producers’ appetite for profits
Villagers are looking forward to bumper sales of their Ambok.
More local rice traders set to export to Chinese market
Chinese authorities to speed up the review of applications of 40 Cambodian offers.
Rice storage facilities to be built with ADB assistance
Selected rice millers to build warehouses and silos to expand their storage capacity.
Exports of milled rice increase slightly
Cambodia’s exports of milled rice increased moderately in the first nine months.
Yuan Longping, father of hybrid rice
Yuan Longping, is a globally renowned agronomist, known for developing the first hybrid rice strains
Despite drop in the EU, exports of milled rice stable: CRF
Exports of milled rice in 2019 will be similar to last year, the CRF says.
Netherlands-funded programme to bolster organic rice farming
RiceTechCambodia, a $5-million initiative funded by the Netherlands, is launched.
Search on again for Kingdom’s best quality rice
Rice Federation urges rice millers to join the National Rice Competition 2019.
China’s rice import quota to be met: CRF
The Kingdom shipped just 170,000 tonnes out of the 300,000 allowed.
Ministry reveals informal rice export figures
In the first 8 months, Cambodia exported 1.6 million tonnes of paddy rice to Vietnam.
Cambodia among top five exporters of organic rice to the EU
Cambodia is the 5th largest exporter of organic rice to the European Union last year.
Rice millers to build storage facilities with ADB loan
Selected rice millers are granted access to $10 million loaned by ADB.
Rice association to meet with EU to discuss tariffs
A meeting with the EU to discuss tariffs imposed on Cambodian rice earlier this year.
Rice fields salvaged after drought
Large swathes of rice fields in northwest Cambodia that were affected by recent droughts have now been salvaged.
CRF reaffirms commitment to 1m-tonne rice export goal
New board of the Cambodia Rice Federation vows to grow the country’s rice exports.
Cambodian rice to achieve worldwide fame, new CRF president promises
Cambodian rice will be recognised around the world for its quality: official says.
Drought damages rice fields in Banteay Meanchey
Almost 1,000 hectares of rice paddy have been damaged by drought.
Four provinces advised to prepare seeds for rice farmers
Local agriculture departments will distribute rice seeds to counter recent drought damage
Cambodia to begin rice exports to Indonesia ‘soon’: Minister
Cambodia aims to begin exporting milled rice to Indonesia.
Contract farming deals inked to boost rice exports
12 agricultural communities in Preah Vihear enter into contract farming schemes.
