#Rice
Farmers in Nagaland Embrace New High-Yield Rice Varieties
Nagaland farmers are adopting seven new, high-yield ICAR rice varieties that allow for early harvesting and extra seasonal vegetable crops.
Naro Jamir • 30 Oct 2026
Manipur Rice Varieties Get Korean Makeover in Delhi
Manipur displayed GI-tagged black and white rice varieties at the 2026 Bharat International Rice Conference by crafting them into Korean kimbap.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 24 Oct 2026
New Rice Variety Hornbill Gold 308 Hits High Yields in Nagaland
Nagaland researchers introduced the high-yielding Hornbill Gold 308 rice, hitting 5.4 tonnes per hectare to boost local farm productivity and profitability.
Kiyeto Swu • 22 Oct 2026
Seven High-Yield Rice Varieties Outperform Local Strains in Nagaland
New rice varieties show 35-45 percent yield increases in Nagaland, potentially boosting farm income and crop rotation efficiency for local growers.
Naro Jamir • 17 Oct 2026
Dual Pest Outbreak Decimates Manipur Rice Crops
Fall armyworms and brown planthoppers are destroying rice crops across Manipur's valley districts, leaving farmers desperate for state intervention.
Ratan Singh • 17 Oct 2026
Nagaland Rolls Out Subsidised Rice Scheme for Excluded Households
Nagaland launched a subsidised rice scheme for over 1.2 lakh households not covered by the National Food Security Act to combat food inflation.
Naro Jamir • 14 Oct 2026
ICAR Nagaland Introduces Seven New High-Yield Rice Varieties
ICAR Nagaland debuted seven new rice varieties designed to resist pests and drought, aiming to boost local farmer yields and profitability.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Oct 2026
Rice Truck Crashes on Assam Highway as Locals Report Theft
A truck carrying 500 sacks of rice crashed on NH-315 in Assam. The driver fled the scene while bystanders reportedly looted part of the cargo.
Bibar Daimary • 13 Sep 2026
Tripura Officials Push for Faster Rice Production for Kharif Season
Tripura Food Minister Sushanta Chowdhury led a review meeting to prepare for the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season and ensure high-quality rice production.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Jul 2026
