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UK Cultivates Rice for First Time to Combat Emissions
10/10/2025
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Story summary
- UK scientists plant rice in the Cambridgeshire Fens, the first UK cultivation.
- 9 rice varieties, including basmati and arborio, were transplanted in mini paddy fields under AgZero+.
- The first harvest is expected in October 2025, pending conditions.
- The project aims to rewet degraded peatlands to cut emissions and boost production.
