“This year […] Pakistan offers lower prices than India due to increased production,” says Indian exporter A farmer uses a combine harvester to harvest paddy in a
MUMBAI: Vietnam has imported husked brown rice from India for the first time in decades to process the grain and export the refined, white variety, trade and government sources
According to industry experts, India’s basmati rice exports are expected to decrease in 2024 after reaching close to a record high last year. This decline is attributed to
Credit: REUTERS/ANTARA FOTO Updates with context, details JAKARTA, Feb 29 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s food procurement company Bulog is optimistic rice
Credit: REUTERS/ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA HAMBURG, Feb 29 (Reuters) – The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency BULOG
Experts examined the ongoing operations of local mills and rice exports to Vietnam, as well as the current harvest, and evaluated production at both the end of the dry season and
CEO of Firstgrain, Milo Hamilton, discusses the rice market. The United States has two rice markets California, which is medium grain, and the South with long grain
The recent falls in rice prices are only short-term and the upward trend will continue in 2024 on limited supply, providing significant opportunities for Vietnam’s rice export,
While acknowledging the current imbalance in the price of rice for consumers and producers, an official underlined that the government was prepared to respond to price
Credit: REUTERS/Nyimas Laula By Dewi Kurniawati and Heru Asprihanto JAKARTA, Feb 28 (Reuters) – In the afternoon sun, dozens of Indonesians, mostly women, gather
Vietnamese enterprises should seize the opportunities to increase rice exports to Indonesia which has allocated an additional rice import quota of 1.6 million tonnes for 2024 as
In the same vein, the average price of 1kg of Beef boneless increased by 37 per cent on a year-on-year basis from N2,419 in January of last year (2023) to N3,316 in January 2024.
Farmers have clashed violently with police in the European quarter of Brussels, spraying officers with liquid manure and setting fire to mounds of tyres, while the EU’s
Workers weigh and pack paddy bags at Sitapur market, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, on Oct 20, 2023. (Photo: REUTERS/Rajendra Jadhav) MUMBAI: Vietnam has imported
Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas) announced that the government is preparing to import an additional 1.6 million tonnes of rice to fill the government’s rice
Credit: REUTERS/AJENG DINAR ULFIANA Adds details, background from paragraph 3 HAMBURG, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Indonesian state purchasing agency BULOG has issued an
The fatal stampede occurred during the distribution of 25kg bags of rice at its Zonal Headquarters, Yaba, Lagos State The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended its food
JAKARTA: Amid the rising prices and shortages in supply, the Indonesian government, with the support of the National Food Agency, has devised a rice import strategy to meet the
India, the world’s leading Basmati exporter, was overtaken by Pakistan in Europe but retaliated by registering a protected geographical indication. bags of rice in a market
India has been supplying rice to its diplomatic partner countries and needy nations on a case-by-case basis since the ban in September 2022 India had imposed bans on export of
Farmers in Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province harvest the 2024 winter-spring paddy. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai Prices of paddy in the Mekong Delta have decreased by
Explore the impact of the NMR 152 rice seed in Kampung Sungai Leman, a beacon of hope for sustainable agriculture and food security. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of
India’s export bans on rice have sent shockwaves through global markets, impacting food security in developing countries. As nations search for solutions, international
Rice prices still stay higher despite slashing import duty to 15.25 per cent from 62.5 per cent, while a section of traders are reaping windfalls. Coarse rice like guti swarna and
Across Southeast Asia’s lush rice fields, a hidden drama unfolds. Cultivated rice, our staple food, faces a persistent challenger: the “weedy rice,” a wild relative that
SEKINCHAN: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) intends to boost the quota of NMR 152 rice seeds, which is deemed to be currently insufficient. Its minister,
The government extends the 20% export duty on parboiled rice indefinitely, aiming to control domestic prices. The zero-duty import of yellow peas continues until April 30th. This
It needs resilience, innovation and collective commitment to safeguard a vital staple that sustains worldwide population Rice | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Rice, an
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A local sells rice and grains at a street market in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 19, 2019. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters)
Millers accuse officials of reverting to manual mode to ‘continue corrupt practices’ The introduction of artificial intelligence-based automatic grain analysers (AGA) by the
By Anozie Egole Nigerians mostly artisans have visited the commands of the Nigeria Customs Service to get 25kg of rice for N10,000. This came a few hours after the service
BY RAYMUND ANTONIO The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has the full support of President Marcos in developing varieties of rice, corn, potatoes, and other
Food secy hopeful of resolving farmers’ concerns During the last season (2023-24), FCI and associated agencies procured 26 MT of wheat through minimum support price (MSP)
Workers unload sacks of rice from a delivery truck along Dagupan Street in Tondo, Manila on January 22, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice imports have reached
A rice trader serves a customer at a traditional market in East Jakarta, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (B-Universe Photo/Joanito De Saojoao) Jakarta. The Indonesian Traditional Market
By Godwin Oritse & Godfrey Bivebere The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, will today commence the sale of seized bags of rice to the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25kg .
The prime minister says the cost of living council has heard the concerns of padi farmers and manufacturers. Last month, a proposal was floated for a ‘Madani white rice’
Rates of parboiled rice exported from top hub India climbed to fresh record highs this week on limited supplies and slight improvement in demand, while Vietnam prices slipped as
The government started retailing of ‘Bharat Atta’ since November last year, while sale of ‘Bharat rice’ commenced from February 6 in order to keep prices
India imposed the duty last year in a move to maintain adequate local stock and keep domestic prices under check The Indian government has extended a 20 percent duty on export of
THE Philippines recorded higher rice imports during the earlier months of 2024, data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) showed. From January to February 16, inbound rice
The finance ministry said that the 20 percent export duty on parboiled will continue beyond March 31 without an end date So far this year, the stock of LT Foods and KRBL has
HANOI: Vietnam’s rice exports in January rose 4% from the previous month to 512,265 metric tons, government customs data released on Wednesday showed. Asia rice: India rates
The decision was also prompted by allegations of demand for bribes by the workers at the DPCs who weigh the paddy brought by the farmers. File Photo B Anbuselvan CHENNAI: In a bid
File image of sacks of rice. Photo: Collected The Ministry of Food has issued a directive saying the variety of rice, weight, price, production date and manufacturer’s
In the wake of an abnormal hike in prices, the government has ordered the rice mills to prominently display their name, location, production date, price, and variety on all rice
Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi delivers a statement to the press after attending the National Seminar on Research Results on Strengthening
Over 3.323 million metric tonnes of rice worth $2.115 billion were exported. ISLAMABAD: Rice exports from Pakistan surged during the first seven months of the current financial
Basmati rice. Getty Images Image used for illustrative purpose. Of the other four lucrative markets, three are in the Middle East, namely, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq NEW
Haryana farmers producing rice eye rich returns during the coming Gulf Food Festival to start from 19th February 2024 at Dubai. in which nearly 50 countries are participating.
Buyers have been complaining this year about the scarcity of rice at both traditional and modern markets and the accompanying higher prices. A worker carries a bag of rice at the
The initiative, announced by National Action Council for Cost of Living (Naccol) food cluster task force chairman Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Faisal, aimed to
President director of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Bayu Krisnamurthi (right), and head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prasetyo Adi (left), delivering a
The article delves into the key elements that are driving global demand and shaping the market economic stability for billions, trends for rice, offering insights into the
The overall food group exports from Pakistan grew by 57.66%, reaching $4.267bn, while food imports decreased by 21.09%, falling to $4.721bn Pakistan’s agricultural sector has
Turnkey global food exhibition looks at opportunities and challenges in the sector Dubai is abuzz as Gulfood 2024, the world’s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event,
ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP): Rice exports from the country during the first 07 months of the current financial year grew by 95.26 as compared to the exports of the corresponding
Pakistan’s rice exports reached the $2.1 billion mark in the first seven months of FY24, shooting past annual earnings for the full fiscal, 2022-23. Rice exports earnings have
Despite the prevailing hot and dry conditions, particularly in Kedah – a rice bowl of Malaysia, rice planting activities in Kawasan Muda have remained largely unaffected,
By Stephanie Sevillano BOOSTING RICE PRODUCTION. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (left) shakes hands with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Interim
Kochi: Pokkali farmers battling against salinity increase due to sea inundation now have a ray of hope as researchers at Sanatana Dharma (SD) College in Alappuzha have identified
India’s ban on broken and non-basmati white rice exports has led to a global crisis with rising prices and panic buying. Pakistan, meanwhile, has seen a significant increase
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government is readying moves to implement a distribution scheme tentatively titled ‘K-RICE’, which is intended as a befitting reply to central
India likely to be back this year even as Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan take advantage of restrictions. Photo: K.V.S. Giri/ THE HINDU India continued to be the world’s top rice
During July-Jan of this fiscal, rice total exports increased by 95.3% to $2.12bn compared to $1.08bn last year In this photo, workers operate a machine at a textile factory. —
HANOI (Reuters): Rates of parboiled rice exported from India held record high levels hit this week even as demand was subdued from African buyers, while Vietnam saw increased
A vendor sells rice at a market in Quezon City, the Philippines on Sept. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) MANILA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — The Philippines continues to struggle to
Indian rice exporters are balancing policy uncertainties, supply constraints, and market dynamics. Optimism remains for the potential easing of restrictions. Restrictions imposed
Indonesia’s government has confirmed the sufficiency of rice stocks nationwide to secure food supplies during Ramadan. With strategic distribution measures, the government
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has yet to decide on introducing a single grade of white rice known as the Malaysia MADANI white rice. Agriculture and Food Security Minister
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo on Thursday said rice prices in the country would decrease slightly in one or two weeks, as the country awaits incoming supplies. His
BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Rates of parboiled rice exported from India held record high levels hit this week even as demand was subdued from African buyers, while Vietnam saw
A farmer is spraying fertiliser in his paddy field at Char Kakra on the River Meghna in Lakshmipur. This photo was taken in October last year. Photo: Sana Ullah Sanu Defying
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the issue of price control on rice will be one of the main agenda to be discussed by the National Action
JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) confirmed that Indonesia had managed to secure sufficient stocks of rice for the people for this year’s Ramadan month expected to take
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) reported a slight decrease in the world food commodity prices benchmark in January. This decline was primarily
Rates of parboiled rice exported from India held record high levels hit this week even as demand was subdued from African buyers, while Vietnam saw increased trading activity
Cereal shipments were down by 25% at $7.80 billion In volume terms, basmati exports were up 11 per cent at 3.54 mt during April-December 2023 over 3.19 mt in the year-ago period |
Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal says Putrajaya has agreed to abolish the local white rice and imported white rice categories. While the government will allow retailers to
ZEMBU Herbicide from Nichino America, Inc. has been approved for use on rice for weed control by California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR). The U.S. EPA granted an
Move seen as a ploy before free trade pact with New Delhi is finalised, say experts Islamabad published its definition of basmati rice, a must for getting GI tag, on August 28,
The National Food Agency, meanwhile, has said that overall rice stocks are adequate as the government has imported around 500,000 tonnes of rice this year. File photo of rice.
Growers and handlers have until March 6 to turn in their ballots. California’s 500,000 acres of rice production is represented nationally by the California Rice Commission.
By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is considering the proposal of having rice as the assistance being given under the
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday admitted that it cannot stabilize the prices of rice, saying that the bigger challenge is making sure there
Rice prices in January 2024 surged despite an uptick in inventory, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA revealed that the country’s rice
The prices of rice in the country are increasing with every passing day. What could be the reasons? Let’s break down the matter. Rice prices are touching the sky. What
The country’s rice inventory last month was the highest in the past one year and was also the first time that stocks of the grain returned to two million MT level since
Indonesia has already approved a 2 million ton rice import quota this year. Indonesian President Joko Widodo waves as he visits the paddy field area in Pekalongan, Central Java
By Ikenna Obianeri The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation has distributed 40,000 bags of 50kg rice to widows in about 179 communities across Anambra State as part of its corporate social
The Indonesian government affirmed today that there is no shortage in the country’s rice stocks, despite increasing restrictions on sales in mini markets and supermarkets
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir speaking with a local while inspecting stocks of SPHP rice at a modern retail market in Jakarta on Monday (February 12, 2024).
File – A farmer harvests rice in Gampong Cot Village, West Aceh, Aceh, on February 6, 2024. Bapanas takes five measures to stabilize rice supply and prices. (ANTARA
India’s decision to restrict rice exports has sent shockwaves through the global rice market, resulting in a 15-year high in benchmark Asian prices. The ripple effect has
Future of rice trade hinges on a harmonised global effort, with strategic planning, technological advancements, and cooperative policies Rice, the staple food for more than half
By Godfrey George, Temitope Adetunji This is not the best of times for Nigerian families, who have had to adopt bizarre cost-cutting measures to cope with the recent hardship
The Kwara State government has given 10,000 bags of 10kg rice as palliatives to labour unions for onward distribution to their members in the state to cushion the effect of high
BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports rebounded in 2022-23 on strong supply and competitive prices, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of
BY CHINO S. LEYCO Filipinos are projected to up their rice intake this year, solidifying the country’s rank as the sixth-largest consumer of this grain worldwide, the
A worker arranges sacks of rice at a local rice store in Quezon City on October 4, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected an
BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India extended their rally this week, rising for a fourth consecutive week to a record high as
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. guarantees a steady rice supply in the first half of the year, supported by favorable harvests and rice imports from Vietnam and
MANILA: The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country’s main food staple, an agriculture
The 25 per cent customs duty for rice import has been removed and regulatory duty slashed to 5 per cent from 25 per cent, according to a notification published by the authorities
Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP FG, Kano read riot act to food hoarders The Federal Government, yesterday, ordered the release of 102,000 metric tonnes of rice and maize to
Rice demand in Africa is projected to more than double over the next 25 years. Africa’s rice sector has major opportunities to increase its yield gains through improved
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Philippines is projected to import more rice than initially estimated this year, further making the country the world’s top importer of
The Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) has warned of a tough year ahead after lowering its export target for this year to 7.5 million tonnes, down from 8.7 million tonnes
Telangana is facing challenges with regard to the rabi produce as there are not many takers for this summer rice variety. The Union Ministry of Food, Consumer Affairs and Public
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor. SUFFICIENT SUPPLY. Green rice ear filled with grains. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. assured the public on Thursday (Feb. 8, 2024)
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has claimed there are “major opportunities” for Africa’s rice sector to increase its yield gains through improved agronomic practices. A
Reports say in the first eight months of 2023, India sold rice worth over 500 million dollars to South Asian countries. A farmer works on rice saplings at a paddy field on the
In terms of corn, Daily NK’s survey found that fluctuations in market prices vary with the region Spectators at a North Korean military parade held in 2013. (Uri Tours,
While there’s no immediate plan to prohibit parboiled rice exports, discussions surrounding the extension of the tax, currently set to expire on March 31 The government is
Nizamabad: In the backdrop of introducing ‘Bharat Rice’ at Rs 29 per kg. the central government plans to organise a special drive against illegal hoarding of rice.
Robust export demand and growing domestic market main factors Basmati paddy after arrival at Khanna Mandi few years ago.. (Express file photo by Jasbir Malhi) India’s basmati
Any such move could add to the rally in benchmark Asian rice prices, which are hovering near a 15-year high after India began restricting sales of key varieties in 2023. Parboiled
The rice is being sold to consumers in five and 10 kgs packs and the grain will be available at more than 18,000 outlets and mobile vans across the country. FCI holds 21.53 MT of
Piyush Goyal launched Bharat Rice at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on February 6. Piyush Goyal launched Bharat Rice at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on February 6. In a recent
The cereal will be available across 18,000 outlets, including e-commerce platforms, in the country. Union Ministers Piyush Goyal during the distribution of ‘Bharat Rice’ to
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s agricultural ministry said Wednesday it plans to reduce the size of local rice paddies by 26,000 hectares this year to keep an
The arrangement is an encouraging example of Southeast Asian solidarity and regional self-sufficiency. A rice stall on the ground floor of the Central Public Market in Bacolod
India has imposed restrictions on all varieties on non-basmati rice. Non-basmati white rice constitutes about 25% of the total rice exported from the country. The government had
Overall price growth down but global conditions cause food costs to climb. Farmers plant rice seedlings that are part of a breeding program for late-maturing varieties, at the
Rice and other grains such as beans, maize, guinea corn etc used to be the food of the common man until recently, when it completely got out of their reach due to an astronomical
Overall price growth down but global conditions cause food costs to climb Farmers plant rice seedlings that are part of a breeding program for late-maturing varieties, at the
The government will sell the rice at ₹29 a kg through its agencies to protect consumers’ interest amid rising food prices Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Workers shovel harvested rice onto a pile to dry at a wholesale market in Narvana, India. India is the world’s top rice exporter, accounting for around 40 per cent of global
Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University V. Geethalakshmi releasing new seed varieties in Coimbatore on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Saturday that the Philippines produced a record-high 20 million metric tons (MT) of rice last year, which is 1.5 percent
‘The strattegic initiative supports the DTI’s Three-Year Food Logistics Agenda focused on safeguarding affordable and accessible food for all Filipinos. ‘The collaboration
Workers unloading sacks of rice at Cipinang Rice Market in Jakarta. (Pic: Antara)JAKARTA: Statistics Indonesia (BPS) stated that the increase in prices of food commodities,
Traders have been ordered to declare their stocks every Friday online on the portal of the Department of Food and Public Distribution. New Delhi: In a bid to prevent hoarding amid
Higher prices dent demand for Thai variety, says trader A rice farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima province works on his ricefield. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert) BENGALURU-Parboiled rice
Shipments poised to reach 7.5m tonnes Thailand’s rice shipments are expected to fall by 14.4% this year because of lower production and greater competition, according to the
This will bolster Pakistan’s depleted foreign exchange reserves, which are crucial for financing imports Pakistan’s rice exports are likely to jump to a record high in
PAKISTAN’S rice exports are likely to jump to a record high in the year ending in June as India’s decision to curb its own shipments forces buyers to purchase more from
Pakistan strengthens ties with Malaysia through increased rice February 02, 2024 (MLN): Pakistan’s share in bilateral trade with Malaysia is improving as Malaysia has
In line with the 2024 plan, Indonesia was reportedly set to import approximately 3 million tonnes of rice, nearly matching the Philippines’ planned import of Vietnamese
Part of Centre’s efforts to tame 15 per cent inflation in rice; traders have to disclose rice/paddy stocks every Friday, including Basmati Prices of rice have risen by 14.5 per
At present, parboiled rice exports attract an export duty of 20 per cent that was imposed in August 2023 From imposing stock curbs and an outright ban on the export of parboiled
The government has decided to start retail sales of rice under the ‘Bharat Rice’ brand through three agencies, namely, NAFED, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar. In the first phase, 5
New Delhi: Rice retailers, wholesalers and processors are asked that, beginning next Friday, they disclose their stock holdings, Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary Department of Food
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s main Maha season paddy (rough rice) harvest is estimated at 2.61 million metric tonnes based on cultivated area up to December, the Department of
Thailand expects to export 7.5 million tonnes of rice this year, down 14.4% year-on-year, due to lower production and increased competition, according to the Thai Ministry of
The Philippine National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is keeping a close watch on the rice fields of Central Luzon, the country’s rice granary, in anticipation of a decrease
Parboiled rice export prices from India extended their record rally this week, driven by tight supplies and firm demand due to higher prices in other hubs, while Thai rates
President Marcos, who was here for a two-day state visit, witnessed the exchange of notes between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Agriculture Minister Le Minh
Company official Awaludin Iqbal told A seller displays rice bags for sale at a store. Kham, Reuters Image used for illustrative purpose. Indonesia’s state food procurement
Rice production is expected to drop 5.87% in 2024, impacted by the El Nino weather phenomenon. A worker carries a bag of milled rice at a mill in Suphan Buri province, about 65.2
A rice stall in Ba Chieu Market in Binh Thanh District, HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Thi Ha Seven Vietnamese firms have won a bid to export 300,000 tons of rice to Indonesia, or more
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