Rice paddy greenhouse gas emissions have doubled during the past 60 years—but practical farm changes could cut methane ...

Rice farming, with intricate irrigation systems and tight-knit farming communities, has long been suspected of fostering collectivism. However, proving this theory requires navigating confounding ...

Rice is a fuel- and fertilizer-intensive crop that typically requires a lot of water in the summer. The greater need for ...

The farm crisis is continuing to take its toll on Arkansas agriculture. Riceland Foods, Arkansas's—and indeed, the ...

With El Niño-driven heat and prolonged dry spells threatening rice production, scientists from Japan's National Agriculture ...

A girl harvests rice in the East Khasi hills of Meghalaya in north east India. India is the world’s second leading paddy producer— responsible for 27% of global rice production and well over 145 ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is projected to import 5.7 million metric tons (MT) of rice this year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said, as local production is expected to decline.

Heavy rains and increased river flows have allowed Iraqi rice growers to cultivate the staple crop on its largest area in ...