LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Yet another round of severe weather is delaying Arkansas farmers planting their crops. Historic levels of rain this spring have challenged rice farmers in particular.

Japan's Agriculture Minister resigned Wednesday (May 21, 2025) because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as gifts.

The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. “Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of ...

(Kyodo News via AP) TOKYO (AP) — Japan's agriculture minister resigned Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters as ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from supporters ...

(Kyodo News via AP) TOKYO (AP) — Japan's agriculture minister resigned Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy rice” because he got it from ...

Rice farmers in Siaya are set for better times with the launch of the Sh60 million Siriwo rice mill, which has transformed rice production. The mill eliminates several barriers that had ...

The government has relaxed export restrictions to allow small-scale farmers to sell rice to world markets as it seeks to end a monopoly in the sector. The move was announced by government ...

Michel Dupont, a 52-year-old farmer from the Auvergne region, was inspecting his land as usual when he noticed something unusual in a nearby stream. “I was just doing a routine check of my land ...