The project is part of an effort to restructure the region’s production system and value chain with a focus on sustainable farming practices and higher product value. Rice
Some agriculture groups and Republicans in Congress are proposing to increase crop price guarantees in the upcoming farm bill to boost farm subsidy payments – but an EWG
Senegal gets a major share of 5 lakh tonnes, Indonesia 2 lakh tonnes The Centre has allowed export of nearly 9 lakh tonnes (lt) of broken rice to five counties and more than
India’s export curbs may last till May; El Nino to support uptrend Rice prices in the global market are likely to rule firm until mid-2024 with India’s export curbs expected
Rice on Cusp of Fresh 15-Year High in Asia After Sharp Rebound (Bloomberg) — Rice prices are on track for a new 15-year high, threatening to spark more angst in Asia and
Sindh’s rice has been a major contributor to the country’s exports earnings, which have been steadily increasing over the years, according to WealthPK. About 30 percent of the
Ho Quang Cua, the developer of ST25 rice, receives the World’s Best Rice award at the 2023 World’s Best Rice Contest in the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Ho Quang
Prices of rice exported from Thailand and Vietnam extended gains this week to their highest level in three months on strong demand, while India rates held steady near a one-month
Rice farmers in the Mwea irrigation scheme in Kirinyaga County have expressed their concern and opposition to the government’s decision to privatize the Mwea Rice
According to a survey, over one in three urban households confirmed paying 20% or higher price for rice this year. New Delhi: A recent survey by LocalCircles, a community
MANILA -India’s export ban and the El Niño phenomenon will keep rice prices in the global market elevated next year, according to Fitch group subsidiary BMI. “It is our
A type of drought-tolerant rice developed in China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.
Workers weigh and pack paddy bags at Sitapur market, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India October 20, 2023. REUTERS/Rajendra NEW DELHI, Nov 28 (Reuters) – New
The harvesting and bagging of rice and maize by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority and its partners has commenced in Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, and Oyo states, the
The project is part of an effort to restructure the region’s production system and value chain with a focus on sustainable farming practices, higher product value, greater
RICE COMPOSITE IMAGE BY DANIELLA MARIE AGACER FROM INQUIRER FILE AND STOCK PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines—The government, confronted with the problem of how to feed a continuously
LAHORE: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) is organizing the first-ever domestic ‘Biryani Festival’ under its aegis at President House, Islamabad, on December
(Bloomberg) — South Korea could be viewed as a favorable ally in Africa as the nation touts its rice growing expertise across a continent dominated by China’s influence,
A farmer in Pathum Thani’s Lat Lum Kaeo district prepares a paddy field to cultivate rice. (File photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) The government on Tuesday began the
Cebu (CNN Philippines, November 28) — Cebuanos can now purchase rice for ₱20 per kilo as the provincial government launched the Sugbo Merkadong Barato (SMB) pop up stores
The Cambodian delegation (right) met the IRRI experts. AKP The Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and his colleagues will continue to support
In the backdrop of India’s restrictions on non-Basmati exports, CSH and ASCII have advocated a long-term and diversified set of import destinations for rice consuming countries
Jeffrey said this could increase the rice yield and increase Sabah’s rice production to a minimum of five metric tonnes per hectare from the existing 3.44 metric tonnes per
Nana Adjei Ayeh (left), President, GRIB, Yaw Frimpong Addo (4th left), Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture in charge of crops, and some dignitaries at the event inspecting
Booming IT sector and extensive agricultural IT research indicate good prospects for smart farming Precision agriculture, a method that employs advanced technology to optimise
Global demand and curns on exports push up mandi prices. The prices of short duration Pusa basmati 1509 paddy are currently ruling in the range of Rs 4,000/quintal, against a
Some members suggest India should examine the impact of its proposed decision on its WTO domestic support commitments India may need to give clarifications on
The Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and his colleagues will continue to support the development of policies and incentives to promote
A farmer winnows harvested paddy grains at a village in Nagaon district of India’s northeastern state of Assam on Nov. 26, 2023. (Str/Xinhua) NAGAON, India, Nov. 27 (Xinhua)
Fiji’s once-thriving rice industry has been affected by changing policies and supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic Chinese assistance and high-yield farming techniques
(caption story) Bario rice, red rice from Kanowit and black glutinous rice can be found at a “tamu” (market) in Miri specialising in traditional products and jungle
The Kebbi State Government has launched its fortified rice, as part of the Federal Government’s goal of combating micronutrient deficiency in the country. The rice, produced in
Sahoo further said strict action will be taken against rice millers who fail to abide by the rules and norms of the OSCSP. KENDRAPARA: Paddy procurement for the kharif season will
Vietnam’s five percent broken rice export prices continue to increase, hitting the new high of $663 per ton. The global rice supply is predicted to fall by 3.6 million tons next
NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines — Farmer Rowel Delos Santos, 42, from Enrile, Cagayan almost cried out in despair as his seven-hectare rice field was devoured overnight by a pest
Visakhapatnam: The recent light to moderate rains in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh (CAP) have kindled hopes among tobacco farmers. However, the paddy farmers in the region are
A farmer drives a harvester in the rice fields in Shuangfeng County of Loudi City, central China’s Hunan Province, Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Li Jianxin/Xinhua) CHANGSHA, Nov.
Despite the ban on exports of broken rice, India exported 498,000 tonnes during April-October as compared to 2.4 mt in the corresponding period of last year Despite ban on exports
RICE prices increased in November as government called on the private sector to speed up the importation of the staple. Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
MUMBAI/HANOI /BANGKOK/BANGLADESH: Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India extended their rally this week as buyers preferred cheaper Indian variety as rates in other
PETALING JAYA: In a month-long initiative, the Local White Rice Operation Special Task Force (Op BPT) has conducted 13 investigations. Four of these cases involved the Padi and
Varanasi: The annual Rice Varietal Cafeteria Evaluation event was organised at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) here under the
Floods now submerging large swathes of Paraguay’s agricultural land and disruptive, heavy rain elsewhere in South America’s rice growing regions are raising concerns
Stocks of locally-produced rice fly off the shelves almost as soon as they arrive at grocers and hypermarkets, no thanks to panic-buying. Supply shortages and exorbitant prices of
Floods now submerging large swathes of Paraguay’s agricultural land and disruptive, heavy rain elsewhere in South America’s rice growing regions are raising concerns about the
Recently, at the edge of a rice field on the outskirts of Lahore, the capital of Punjab Province in Pakistan, Chinese staff from the Longping South Asia Seed Research and
PETALING JAYA: The targets for rice production output and rice productivity per hectare have not been achieved under the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry’s Management of
China’s Rice Exports to Ivory Coast Top 2022 After India Curbs (Bloomberg) — China exported more rice to the Ivory Coast in the three months through October than in the
The decision by MEPs to reject a proposal for tighter regulation of pesticides “invalidates the ideological approach” by the European Commission on plant protection products.
November 22, 2023 (MLN): Asian benchmark for rice, Thailand’s 5% broken white rice jumped by $19 to $602 a ton on Wednesday, the highest level since late September, as
A-G report: Padi planting project saw record loss of RM660mil PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s rice planting programme saw a loss of RM660.14mil, the highest loss of public funds
Farmers dry their rice crops in the middle of the sun at Brgy. Paligue in Candaba, Pampanga on April 1, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Bringing the price of rice down to P20 per
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Needing a greater supply of rice amid stubbornly high prices, the Philippines, which relies on imports to meet demand, has given private traders about a
Thailand launches scheme to help its farmers hold back their produce until April. The development comes at a time when India has banned exports of white rice, except for
In places like Taraori region of Haryana, farmers are sowing lab-developed varieties of the long-grained rice. Prominent traditional varieties of Basmati are nearing
Sustainable farming practices will only take off if they better protect incomes already hit by losses from climate change impacts, experts say. Agriculture is India’s
ISLAMABAD: Imran Mansha is distressed. The wheat sowing season is fast passing by, but his fields are still dominated by the standing rice crop. “A rain spell in October damaged
HANOI, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — The Philippines was the largest rice importer of Vietnam in October followed by Indonesia, VnExpress has reported, citing the Vietnam Food
Rice sold at a supermarket in HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran.As global supply diminishes, countries are rushing to import Vietnamese rice, pushing prices to new heights. The
Harvested rice paddy in Banaue, Ifugao province, the Philippines, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive is to increase production across all farm
The report adds:“Global rice trade in the calendar year 2024 is projected at 52.85 million tonnes (milled basis) NIGERIAN leaders are notorious for their empty posturing,
The Asian agri-food sector is a huge source of carbon emissions – but it has the potential to cut down emissions by 12% by 2030, which would be equivalent to the total amount of
Chinese experts from the Longping South Asia Seed Research and Development Center are teaming up with local farmers on the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan. Headed by Long Chunjiu,
PLANTING SEASON. Canlaon City in Negros Oriental boasts of its rice terraces which are now becoming a tourist attraction. The Department of Agriculture in the province has
LARKANA: Longping High-Tech, a leading Chinese agricultural company, in collaboration with its Pakistani counterpart, Guard Agricultural Research & Services (Pvt.) Limited,
Sarawak Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Abdul Rahman Ismail said that with the floating price, paddy farmers can enjoy better income
COLOMBO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), along with the Department of Agriculture and the Mahaweli Authority of Sri
They sourced 23 indigenous seeds during the COVID-19 period, formed six SHGs that would cultivate and market five to six of these varieties Sangli, Maharashtra: “We have
For African countries, it increases landing cost by $80/tonne India has resorted to curbs on rice exports since September 2022 on food security grounds | Photo Credit: REUTERS
The University of the Punjab in Pakistan and Wuhan University in China have been carrying out joint research on the cultivation of Honglian type
Robust procurement for free grain scheme, higher MSP, tepid response to open market sales jack up stocks. Currently FCI has 19.44 MT of rice, against the buffer of 7.61 MT for
The prices of most staple foods consumed in Nigeria, including rice, maize, soya bean, sorghum among others are expected to be on the high side as production levels decrease, AFEX
LAHORE: Expressing concern over axle load restrictions recently slapped by the Punjab Government, Haseeb Ali Khan, Senior Vice Chairman, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan
Government has repeatedly tightened restrictions on shipments in a bid to curb domestic price rises India, the world’s top rice exporter, is expected to maintain its curbs on
From Dr Raj Mann, Lecturer in Economics, Department of Finance and Economics, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK The Big Read (October 24) covers most of the
Rice consumption in the country has been on a steady rise, beyond the reach of local supply, leading to a supply gap of about two million metric tonnes annually, a new report has
New Delhi: The government is likely to face the “problem of plenty” of rice stock once again, barely five months after it stopped selling the food staple from its
Malaysia’s rice sector may need to learn from the success of plantation crops. – NSTP/ MOHD ASRI SAIFUDDIN MAMAT LETTERS: THE rice price issue has barely gone away
Over the past two weeks, average paddy prices in Punjab for 1509 varieties have surged by almost Rs. 350 per maund, attributed to the entry of ‘investors’ into the market. In
Instead of viewing the agriculture sector as simply a provider of food for the poor, Pakistan must see it as an engine that can drive economic growth. At the Agri-Connections
Lower prices and ample stockpiles have helped make India one of the top shippers globally over the past decade, recently accounting for almost 40 percent of the total
Attracting investment and public-private partnership (PPP) plays an important role in implementing the project of sustainable development of 1 million ha of low-emission
ISLAMABAD: The export of raw food products recorded an upsurge of almost 60 per cent in October compelling domestic consumers to pay higher prices. These unchecked exports pushed
A worker separates paddy rice at an open grain market near Jalandhar. Photo: AFP India, the world’s top rice exporter, is expected to maintain its curbs on overseas sales well
The state has procured around 176 lakh tonnes of paddy and around 17 lakh tonnes of Basmati so far as the harvesting of both crops nears completion. The state has procured around
India Seen Keeping Rice Export Bans Into 2024, Holding Up Global Prices (Bloomberg) — India, the world’s top rice exporter, is expected to maintain its curbs on overseas
The price of paddy rice has been projected to increase by 32% in the 2023/2024 crop production year as production output is expected to grow by 3.6%. This is according to
Participants of the 2nd Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture look at a drone at the Paddy Field National Park in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Nov. 14, 2023.
The Ogun State Government has revealed its plan to collaborate with the Association of Small and Medium Scale Modular Rice Millers, in order to increase rice production in
Robust export demand from the Middle-East complements the trend Indian Basmati paddy prices are up this year on fears of a lower crop in Haryana, the largest producer. Besides,
Selling rice straw a lucrative venture for farmers in Thái Bình. A harvesting machine shreds rice straw into fertiliser. Photo nongnghiep.vn THÁI BÌNH – In the bustling
The proposal to create a single grade for white rice requires thorough discussion as it may pose significant challenges for suppliers and consumers alike, an expert said. NSTP
With total global production of 787,293,867 tons in 2021, rice is a staple food for a significant portion of the global population and plays a crucial role in providing nutrition
The government through the National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS) is focused on developing new rice varieties which require less water and can be planted in uplands and produce
At a time when the Enforcement Directorate is investigating alleged Public Distribution System scam in West Bengal, All India Fair Price Shop Dealers’ Federation (AIFPSDF) has
Major discrepancies have reportedly emerged in the trade statistics of Pakistan and Iran, primarily related to the export of rice from Pakistan. Sources told ProPakistani that
A World Bank-backed project has been criticised by rice farmers for high costs and poor returns. Can its proposed second phase salvage things? Trần Thanh Bảy, a 65-year-old
MANILA, Philippines — The promise of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to bring down rice prices to P20 per kilogram may be possible in 2024. But the government has
BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK/BANGLADESH: Rice prices rose in most Asian centers this week, with export rates for the parboiled variety in top hub India gaining on a slight
Surpassing other major exports, Vietnam’s rice has become the most expensive in the world. However, experts have warned that overly high prices may pose risks to export
U.S. soybean export sales surged to a marketing year high during the week ending November 9th. The USDA says soybean sales were nearly 4 million tons, led by strong demand from
Nigeria may see the cost of its rice imports for the 2023/2024 marketing year outstrip the N1.08 trillion spent under the Anchor Borrowers (ABP) – a scheme that provides farmers
Had failed to deliver custom-milled rice to govt Separate FIRs have been registered against two millers. File Karnal, November 16 Tightening the noose around defaulting rice
While African cuisine is renowned for its diversity, one staple manages to unify dinner tables across the continent – rice. Rice has become the single most important source of
A An Food JSC signed an advisory agreement on the establishment of a sustainable rice supply chain with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank
KRBL, one of India’s top branded rice exporters, is facing significant pressure from the government’s ban on non-basmati white rice exports and the price cap on
FILE PHOTO: A farmer dries palay in Pulilan, Bulacan province, in a sign of good harvest amid rising prices. Philippine Daily Inquirer/Niño Jesus Orbeta MANILA, Philippines —
By Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Thailand has increased its rice export target for this year to 8.5 million metric tons, Chookiat
NEW DELHI: India has signed contracts to export about 500,000 metric tons of new season basmati rice to cash in on robust demand from top buyers in Europe and the Middle East,
Every winter season, starting from October to January, air pollution and smog dawn on Central Punjab. Cold temperature and loss of wind velocity play a role in accentuating the
The Coalition of Rice Millers Malaysia is calling for the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry to come up with a single grade for white rice regardless of locally produced
Farmers harvest paddy in Sukoharjo district of Central Java, Indonesia, Nov. 14, 2023. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua) SUKOHARJO, Indonesia, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Rice harvest time
PESHAWAR: All the stakeholders including consumers have called for coordinated efforts to oppose the possible permission to Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) food crops,
A farmer using a combine harvester to harvest paddy in a field at Haidergarh village, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, on Oct 19, 2023. — Reuters NEW DELHI
46 farmers made applications to the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) in the first week since it reopened, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said. The
15 November 2023, VN: The 1.4 billion AUD grant will be used to carry out the project titled ‘Transforming the rice value chain to combat climate change and
Indonesian Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman on November 13 said that the country will need to import up to 5 million tonnes of rice by 2024, citing the impact of the El Niño
A Palawan provincial board member has proposed a Rice Industry Development Program Plan to enhance food security in the province and nationwide, in alignment with national food
BAHAWALPUR: The Vehari police, launching the anti-smog campaign across the district, claim to have made the first arrest for burning crops stubble on Tuesday. According to police,
Most rice farmers in the state are living in crisis-prone areas. Emmanuel Igbaukum, the State Programme Coordinator of the International Fund for Agricultural
The cabinet yesterday approved additional rice support measures worth 56 billion baht, raising the state’s total spending on rice support in the 2023-24 harvest season to
Farmers for the No 290 Company of Beidahuang Agricultural Reclamation Group use a tractor and reaping machines to harvest rice in Heilongjiang province. XU LEI/FOR CHINA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured that the market is well-stocked with reasonably priced rice. DA’s Assistant Secretary and spokesperson, Arnel de Mesa, noted that
Najat Mokhtar (IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications), Ikram Mohd Ibrahim (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Bags of sugar are on display at a supermarket in Bangkok, Thailand, January 22, 2019. Picture taken January 22, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo BANGKOK
With duties and other export restrictions, New Delhi is harming developing nations India’s exports represent about 40% of rice’s global trade. New Delhi has banned or
The global impact of actions taken by large exporters of agri commodities: Russia’s flooding the world with cheap wheat has softened its prices, while the export curbs by India
NEW DELHI, INDIA — In the spring of 2022, with global wheat prices soaring due to Russia’s blockade of top wheat exporter Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, India appeared poised to
In modern-day Philippines, our aspirations should be able to extend beyond mere subsistence. But life for both me and many others in my community has become primarily focused
This photo shows two workers passing a sack of NFA rice. MANILA, Philippines — The price of locally milled rice should not exceed P48 per kilo, Department of Agriculture (DA)
Thousands of sacks of rice from rice-producing provinces in Luzon arrive at the warehouse of the National Food Authority (NFA) North District Office in Malanday, Valenzuela City
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s rice output fell this year due to lower cultivated area, statistical office data showed Tuesday. Rice production totaled
Agriculture ministry officials and local authorities help farmers harvest their rice in Takeo province on November 12. MAFF Initial estimates are that the operation will take at
KUALA LUMPUR: Stern action will be taken against irresponsible parties found to be hoarding local rice seeds, warns Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The Agriculture and Food Security
India has become the first country to dispatch emergency relief materials to the earthquake-hit districts in Nepal. The government has provided a one-time exemption from the
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said Pakistan’s exports increased by 13.5% in October 2023, reaching a total of $2.7 billion, according to the Pakistan Business Forum
The government plans to provide farmers with nearly Tk 108 crore incentive to encourage them to increase cultivation of high-yielding varieties of rice and produce more grains to
According to a DGFT’s notification issued in October, the government permitted exports of 10,34,800 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to seven countries, including Nepal,
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) is expecting a two-month delay in next year’s harvest due to an extended drought nationwide caused by El Nino, with a projection that the
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports have increased by 13.5% in October 2023, reaching a total of $2.7 billion, while trade deficit also witnessed 4.5% decreased during the same
(The Edge filepix by Suhaimi Yusuf) IPOH (Nov 12): The government will study the proposal to raise the ceiling price of local white rice, said Agriculture and Food Security
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP): Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said Pakistan’s exports increased by 13.5% in October 2023, reaching a total of $2.7 billion, according to the Pakistan
The Malaysian Padi Farmers Brotherhood Organisation (Pesawah) emphasizes the critical need for an increase in the local white rice (BPT) ceiling price to address the disparities
RICE retailers in Tarlac City are set to receive financial assistance from the local government once a resolution or ordinance is passed. The move was discussed during a series of
The issue of stubble burning in agriculture has been a topic of much debate and concern in recent years. While some argue that it is necessary to clear fields and prepare them for
Unseasonal rain in Pune has damaged paddy crops, as well as other standing crops such as sugarcane and maize. The rain has caused concerns among farmers who had recently cut the
The erratic weather, said to be the result of climate change, has kept most padi farmers on their toes. PHOTO: REUTERS KEDAH – In five months, Malaysia may face a severe
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture on Nov. 7 projected area planted to soybeans to expand in 2024, but wheat and corn planting areas were forecast to decline. The
About 40 hectares of land in the vast reservation of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Palawan have been planted to hybrid rice with over 450 more hectares to be devoted
Chandigarh: If Punjab is asked to shift from paddy to other crops, as a measure to check stubble burning, which is among the major causes of severe air pollution in Delhi and
PETALING JAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has instructed that rice seeds be sold directly to Regional Farmers’ Organisation (PPK) and farmers from Oct 11,
Currently FCI has 19.62 MT of rice, while 20.65 MT of grain is yet to be received from the millers. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMFBY) which is being
Express View: The free supply of electricity for irrigation must end. Having to pay for water will force Punjab farmers to reduce paddy acreage The Indian Agricultural Research
BAYER PLANS TO BRING DIRECT-SEEDED RICE TO ONE MILLION HECTARES, SUPPORTING TWO MILLION EARLY ADOPTER-SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN INDIA BY 2030. Bayer plans to bring
Though the order didn’t name the variety, the reference was likely to Pusa-44. It’s this variety that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann had said would be “banned”
Vietnam’s five percent broken rice export price has soared to $653 per ton, but despite the big volume of exports and price increases, large exporters have seen profits
Muhammad Ashfaq, assistant professor of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the University of the Punjab, took over 2,000 samples of rice leaves newly picked from the
South Korea’s state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. has so far purchased an estimated 97,060 metric tons of U.S. origin rice in an international tender for up to
The price of all types of rice has increased in the capital following a disruption to the supply chain due to the blockade enforced by BNP and its allies, multiplying the woes of
The leading cause of excessive pollution in Delhi-NCR is the burning of stubble of a specific crop. The major culprit behind this crop is seen to be the Pusa-44. While the Punjab
UAE to benefit as India shifts to new ‘NCEL’ regime for white rice exports India had recent set new requirements for the export of white rice and basmati. UAE traders
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Rice farmers, aided by the provincial government in reducing their labor inputs, have been selling rice anew for P25 per kilo at the “Bigasan ng
Law sought to compel food outlets to serve only half cup of rice (100g) to curb food waste HIGHLIGHTS Manila: Food establishments across the Philippines should be mandated to
The Abakaliki Rice Mill Owners Association says there will be a surplus supply of products in the market during Christmas due to the bumper harvest experienced from 2023
The USDA has made an upward revision to the 2023 cotton crop guess, while cutting the outlook for rice. As of November 1st, this year’s upland cotton crop is pegged at 12.736
Prices of rice exported from Thailand rose this week on improved demand, while India rates remained steady amid muted activity and rising supplies from the new season crop.
BENGALURU, Nov 9 (Reuters) – KRBL (KRBL.NS) on Thursday reported a 28.1% drop in second-quarter profit as India’s top exporter of branded basmati rice was hit by
KARACHI: High Commissioner of Kenya Nyambura Kamau Wednesday assured rice exporters of removing the bottlenecks in the promotion of trade between Pakistan and Kenya. During her
Identified membrane transporter in rice that regulates the accumulation and localization of silicon in the leaves. Silicon (Si) is abundant in terrestrial environments and
Rice is one of the world’s most important staple crops, and some varieties are extremely water intensive. More frequent occurrences of severe drought threaten rice production as
YANGON, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — Myanmar earned 271 million U.S. dollars from the export of 583,683 tons of rice and broken rice within seven months in the current fiscal year
The AIREA, the apex body of basmati rice exporters had earlier urged its members to discontinue or stop buying paddy in the interest of the trade due to high MEP. Similarly, the
Rice is a crucial staple for over half the global population and the world is bracing for its most significant shortage in 20 years.India’s export ban on rice is reverberating
JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to set next year’s rice import quota at 2 million metric tons, the country’s state food procurement company Bulog said late on Monday, below this
If you think you are paying more for rice than you used to at your grocery store, you are not alone. Food wholesaler Sel Vaheesan, owner of Scarborough, Ont.-based CeyCan Agro
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Rice production in South Korea is forecast to decline in marketing year 2023-24 by nearly 3% to 3.6 million tonnes on reduced acreage in response to
Agriculture ministry secretary of state Yang Saing Koma inspects a Phka Rumduol rice field in Pursat province’s Krakor district on November 5. YANG SAING KOMA FB Student
The team at National Chung Hsing University that created an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered irrigation calculator capable of reducing water use in rice farming by 20 percent.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 6) — The newly appointed agriculture chief is still not seeing the realization of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign
Farmers harvest rice in Sukoharjo district in Central Java, Indonesia, on June 7, 2023. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua) JAKARTA: The extreme El Nino phenomenon in Indonesia has
Last year, Pakistan earned a Rs400 billion windfall thanks to a four million tonnes increase in productivity Despite hiccups tied to broader economic unrest, agricultural yields
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 5) — As the retail prices of rice continue to increase, House lawmakers and the Department of Social Welfare and Development have
A farmer dries rice grains at a road in Baliuag, Bulacan on October 9, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has the potential to reap significant benefits from adopting
Dutch multilateral aims to promote sustainability with leading integrated agribusiness Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO intends to provide Vietnamese leading rice
Wheat-sowing began on November 1, and ideally it should get over by November 15 to get a good yield. This year, approximately 32 lakh hectares was under rice crop, including
A recent organic rice exhibition by Amru Rice (Cambodia) in Phnom Penh. information ministry AMRU Rice (Cambodia), the Kingdom’s top rice miller and exporter, is ramping up its
In 2015, Tom Kiron Davis quit his job in Dubai to start organic paddy farming on a wasteland in Thrissur. Apart from helping other farmers resume cultivation on 130 acres of
In total, the National Economic and Development Authority will fund 25 projects that range from agri-tech solutions to cultural heritage preservation MANILA, Philippines – A
Photo for representational purpose only. Kullu, November 4 A team of the Kullu State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) headed by DSP Ajay Kumar seized 850 bags of rice
Farmers harvest rice in southern province of Kien Giang. Photo by VnExpress/An Binh Surging Vietnam rice prices are worrying exporters who fear their customers may buy cheaper
Poorer sections of people get less on their platters as rice price in Bangladesh defies global downturn in October upswing, disproportionately to FAO indices, market surveys show.
Procurement to commence in Kuchinda and Rairakhol from November 27 A farmer working in his paddy field. Image used for representational purpose. : Express SAMBALPUR: Paddy
India, the world’s largest rice exporter, has long been a reliable source of this essential staple for many nations across Asia and Africa. In a world where geopolitics and
Arkansas farmer recounts the bright side of a dreary situation. Lodged Rice: In northeast Arkansas, heavy rains and straight-line winds in early September brought rice harvest to
BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI: Parboiled rice export prices in top hub India recorded a fifth consecutive week of declines on surplus fresh supplies, a weaker rupee and decreased demand
LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister S.M. Tanvir claims that the country has earned $3 billion from the export of basmati and coarse rice this year. He was speaking at the
FILE PHOTO: A worker carries on his head a sack of rice inside a government rice warehouse National Food Authority in Quezon city, Metro Manila in Philippines, August 9, 2018.
A woman cleans rice in a rice shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 20, 2014. (Xinhua/Sovannara) PHNOM PENH, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — Cambodia has exported milled rice to Indonesia
YANGON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — The Department of Consumer Affairs of Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce and the Myanmar Rice Federation jointly launched the Myanmar Rice Online
Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have switched to growing short-term crops and perennial trees and breeding aquatic species on nearly 5,000ha of paddies. A bitter
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Mongolian Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Khayangaa Bolorchuluun signed a memorandum of
Bangabandhu dhan100 stands as a testament to the remarkable progress made in the field of agricultural research in Bangladesh Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy of
Production in India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is under unusually intense focus after New Delhi banned exports of non-basmati white rice in July, sending global prices
But presence of critical chemicals in the consignments registers a decline over the last two years BY SUBRAMANI RA MANCOMBU Overall, alerts for rice exports by India to the EU
Synopsis “The old contracts that were kept in abeyance because of sub-$1200 price per tonne are being shipped now. New orders are pouring in with large buyers from Turkey
India rice export ban: Output could fall as much as 8% from last year’s record despite an increase in area under paddy, according to various forecasts. Prolonged export
HANOI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — The prices of Vietnamese export rice have soared to a new record, Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday, citing the Vietnam Food Association. The
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — Cambodia has exported milled rice to Indonesia for the first time, as the first shipment of the commodity arrived in Semarang City of
I. The importance of sustainable food systems The United Nations (UN) predicts that the world’s population will reach 10 billion people in 2057, which is likely to
South Asian nation is largest rice exporter; Global prices at a 15-year high govt restricted exports SITAPUR(Reuters) – For the first time in eight years, India’s rice
No new variety developed despite ample resources A rice research station in Bahawalnagar stands despondent as no new breakthroughs have been made. Photo: Express BAHAWALNAGAR: The
SITAPUR, India, Nov 1 (Reuters) – For the first time in eight years, India’s rice output is expected to drop this year, raising the prospect that Prime Minister
A heat wave and drought led to more chalky rice grains this year. (Hironori Kato) This summer’s extreme heat has devastated the quality of rice, with the harvest of top-quality
Former Indian agriculture secretary Siraj Hussain emphasizes investing more on climate-smart agriculture File image of stocked rice in a government warehouse in Brahmanbaria.
Adds shipment periods, detail HAMBURG, Nov 1 (Reuters) – South Korea’s state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. has issued an international tender
A recipient of Padma Shri and Krushiratna awards, Dr Vali has been credited for reviving five varieties of disappearing millets and has been working for more than 20 years to
HANOI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Vietnam and Mongolia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding on sustainable rice trade, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and
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