Even so, older farmers have shown a reluctance to switch to other varieties. Farming ministry data show that only around 15% of Japanese paddy fields have adopted heat resistance variants.

MOTORISTS driving along Persiaran Semarak Api in Cyberjaya will soon enjoy the beautiful sight of a thriving padi growing project at Kebun Bandar, as Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang ...

A 1,000-square-meter rice paddy field shows Ohtani wearing Japan’s national team uniform throwing a pitch in the World Baseball Classic this year. The two-way superstar of the Los Angeles Angels ...