by Juliana Agbo African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has teamed up with global and regional partners to empower women and youth in the rice sector. The initiative
By Leenah Wahab Colombo, October 31 (Daily Mirror) – Despite the government regulating prices for Nadu rice at Rs. 220, prices have averaged Rs.235 a kilo in the market,
By Janine Alexis Miguel RICE imports as of late October have already exceeded the 2023 total, data from the Department of Agriculture (DA) showed. Inbound shipments of the staple
The COLD6 gene enhances cold tolerance in rice, offering a pathway for breeding cold-resistant varieties. Summary A study reveals that the COLD6 gene plays a crucial role in
KYODO NEWS TOKYO – Japan’s rice production for 2024 is expected to reach 6.83 million tons, exceeding the estimated demand for the year through next June of 6.74
Việt Nam is set to export over 8.6 million tonnes of rice in 2024 while also ranking as the third-largest importer globally. Meanwhile, the Southeast Asian country has also
Arrival of new crop in Pakistan, Myanmar add to the pressure on the market. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice prices in the global market have dropped by over 10 per cent over the
According to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam exported more than 7 million metric tonnes of rice worth more than US$4 billion in the
As part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure food security amid crises, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that rice supply remains sufficient in
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) will convene the leaders of large markets in Metro Manila next
By: Joanna Rose Aglibot – @inquirerdotnet SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — The local government in this town has begun the distribution of free rice seeds for the upcoming dry
The Indonesian government is working to implement a programme to develop 3 million hectares of new rice fields to strengthen the country’s food resilience amid global
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber The teams will visit rice mills in Jagraon, Raikot and Khanna. The designated mills have been asked to arrange 20-30 tonnes of paddy for shelling in the
By Reuters JAKARTA, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Indonesia is looking into options for importing 1 million tons of rice from India next year, coordinating minister for food affairs
Fakhrul Islam & Rajib AhmedDhaka The price of rice is increasing in the market, and more concerning is that recent heavy rains and flash floods from upstream countries,
As the matter came up for resumed hearing, the Bench was told that high-level meetings had already been held with the Punjab government. Saurabh Malik /Tribune News Service The
GLF Live with Ranjitha Puskur, Wiene Andriyana and Patti Kristjanson. by ThinkLandscape Women play key roles on the front line of food systems, and their engagement is vital to
In the Japanese village of Kamimomi, a small group of farmers began gathering their rice in extreme heat, two weeks earlier than usual. Kamimomi is in Japan’s western
Basmati rice exports rose sharply by 11 per cent between April and September 2024, compared to the same period in FY24 reaching $2.87 billion, aided by the recent removal of the
MSC is participating in the 2024 International World Rice Conference from November 5-7 at the Conrad Hotel in Manila. A leader in container shipping and logistics, MSC recognizes
The commission’s report notes that, due to a potential rice shortage, the government lowered the import duty from 62.5% to 25% on 20 October. The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff
Punjab is India’s largest source of rice for PDS. A severe storage crunch there leading to delayed procurement of the current harvest is distortionary. The immediate solution is
Farmers and millers had alleged delay in procurement of paddy in the State by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The Hindu Bureau A day after the Union government promised
Manila, Oct. 29 (CNA) Taiwan donated 500 metric tons of rice to the Philippines in the wake of recent destruction caused by Tropical Storm Trami and Typhoon Gaemi in late July, at
Ministry of Food plans to propose lowering tariff to 5%. It has been over a week since the government allowed private imports of rice with reduced tariffs to alleviate consumer
No Vietnamese rice is named in the list of the grain seized by Swedish authorities on suspicion of quality fraud, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the European country.
Hyderabad: The state govt has decided to make bank guarantee mandatory for millers to prevent them from selling the paddy given to them for custom milling.The state cabinet
China and India dominate the world’s rice production, together accounting for over half of the global output. Other major rice-producing countries include Bangladesh,
Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to accelerate the program to develop three million hectares of new rice fields to
Josephine Okojie and Feyishola Jaiyesimi Nigerians now buy a 50kg bag of local parboiled rice for an average of N105,000, higher than the country’s new minimum wage of
By Team Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said that 185 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of Paddy fixed for Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25 will be
According to information from the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden, hundreds of tons of rice have just been detained in Sweden after a large-scale investigation into suspected
The rice harvest season is here and it is being celebrated in Qingpu District in a grand way with a slew of activities this autumn. As a highlight of the “Shanghai
The photo, taken on October 25, shows staff members of the Yifeng Agricultural Machinery Cooperative harvesting late-season rice in Qingyuan Group, Fengyu Village, Yongan Town,
by Aghogho Udi Story Highlights Rice mills in the Northern part of the country have been shutting down on the back of an increase in production cost as well as the halt
This year, the region has seen a marked increase in sesame seed production, contributing to a higher yield of locally made tahini and Kurdish rice. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – As the
By: Villamor Visaya Jr. – Correspondent / @VillVisayaJrINQ TUGUEGARAO CITY — Gusty winds and heavy rains caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name:
Cultivation of government land in Punjab made mandatory Our Correspondent LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has predicted a substantial increase in the production
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The scrapping of India’s minimum export price (MEP) on its non-Basmati white rice bodes well for the
Young entrepreneurs having invested in rice milling industries during past years have urged the Centre to review its policy and to allow alternative uses of rice of various
The two are more different than they are alike. By Perry Santanachote In This Article For many cultures, a meal without rice is, frankly, not a meal at all. In Southeast
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY — Rice and vegetable seeds are now available for farmers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami), a Department of
In the long term, Punjab must diversify its crop base to avoid the problem of surplus which lies at the heart of the current crisis. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba The paddy
Fetched Rs 5K last year. Charanjit Singh Teja, Tribune News Service In order to get better price for their basmati produce, the farmers are ferrying their crop from one mandi to
BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI/BANGLADESH: Rice export rates dipped across major Asian hubs this week after India abolished export duty on the staple and raised fears of
CHONGQING (Oct 25): Autumn is in full swing across China, and with it comes the bustling season of harvest. Wang Disheng, standing at some 170 centimeters tall, steps into a rice
Indonesia is the largest importer of Myanmar’s rice, with over 210,000 tonnes in the first half of the current financial year 2024-2025, beginning 1 April, according to the
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the Union of India (UOI) to file a detailed reply on the availability of storage space for rice and the testing protocols for
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is working to implement a program to develop 3 million hectares of new rice fields to strengthen the country’s food
Rice traders in Bangladesh are less interested in importing the grain despite the recent slash in related tariffs as they do not believe there is enough of a profit margin because
KYODO NEWS Tokyo rice prices in October soared a record 62.3 percent from a year ago, government data showed Friday, as rising living costs have become a key issue in
A late-season rice yield monitoring was conducted in the “four-high (high standard, high technology, high yield, and high quality)” test fields in Changsha on October
By Niamh Leonard-Bedwell Tilda claims to have helped increase the annual rice yields of a group of north Indian farmers by 7%. It worked with 1,270 farmers in northern India
Food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said “we are committed to create space and evacuating surplus rice stocks from Punjab and Haryana is our highest
NEW DELHI: India has removed the floor price for the export of non-basmati white rice, the government said in an official order on Wednesday, to help farmers and exporters sell
by News desk A delegation from the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) held an important meeting with UAE Consul General, Dr. BakheetAteeq Al-Remaithi, at the UAE
India, the world’s leading rice exporter, recently lifted its ban on white rice exports, significantly impacting the global rice market and specifically the Vietnamese rice
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN While consumers have suffered from shortages of rice on store shelves across the nation, exports of the Japanese staple food have been booming. Producers
Nang Veasna / Khmer Times Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has provided rice seeds to four provinces affected by drought and floods as of yesterday. After the
CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega Hanoi, Vietnam (October 8, 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development-Department of Crop Production (MARD-DCP) has officially
The removal of the duty reflects the government’s confidence in a better harvest this year, said Vijay Setia, former president of the All-India Rice Exporters Association.
The decision has been made effective from October 22. By Shishir Sinha In an effort to further boost exports, the Finance Ministry has lowered Custom Duty to NIL from 10 per cent
By Our Correspondent KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (UNISAME) has called on the government to enforce strict zero-tolerance policies within its phytosanitary
By Rajendra Jadhav, Mayank Bhardwaj and Urvi Manoj Dugar NEW DELHI, Oct 22 (Reuters) – India scrapped the export tax on parboiled rice, the government said in an
In Sept alone, Pakistan exported 374,000 metric tons of rice, generating $257.2m in foreign exchange. Zaheer Ali Khan Pakistan has witnessed a significant rise in the demand for
Traders said an initial announcement from Bulog said the rice could be sourced only from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam or Pakistan. Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog has told
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) 5 (Bicol) targets to expand the contract farming program with more than 3,000 hectares of rice
In a significant move that has sent ripples across India’s organic agriculture sector, the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has
By: Sakshi Dayal and Ainnie Arif Summary NEW DELHI, Oct 22 (Reuters) – At least 16 farmers have been arrested in India’s northern state of Haryana for illegally
Amritsar: To protest no minimum support price (MSP Amritsar: To protest no minimum support price (MSP) being given for basmati rice, farm activists of Kirti Kisan Union protested
2,000 sign agreements with govt to mill paddy Ruchika Khanna, Tribune News Service Even as farmer unions continued to hold dharnas at 51 places — 25 toll plazas and outside
Steep hike in penalties for fraud under the National Programme of Organic Products and blacklisting erring firms are the need of the hour. By Subramani Ra Mancombu A
After an increase in July-August, rice prices are rising again. Within a week, prices of various types of rice have increased by Tk 2 to 4 per kg. Some traders say the price is
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana The DC emphasised that the Ludhiana district administration was aware of the issues faced by the rice millers and a dialogue to resolve the
TBS Report In order to increase the supply of rice in the market, the government has cut import duty on rice by 37%. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of
Bella Cariaso – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Despite being the world’s biggest rice importer, with at least 3.29 million metric tons imported, retail
Experts feel farmers may have shifted to paddy from cotton and pulses. By Prabhudatta Mishra The area under kharif paddy this year is believed to have increased by over 65 lakh
By Dimsumdaily Hong Kong 21st October 2024 – (Tokyo) Reports from local media on Monday revealed a significant 48% surge in the average price of newly harvested rice in Japan in
By Ngoc Diem, Hai Yen Stocks of several major Vietnamese rice exporters, once prominent on exchanges, have dropped significantly as they grapple with financial distress. This is
Rice price expected to drop by Tk14.40 per kilogram. The government has reduced import duty and regulatory duty on the import of rice alongside withdrawing advance tax to keep the
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa says rice millers of the state have been staring at an estimated ₹6,000-crore loss. According to rice
The CM said that the state government has already enhanced the labour charges adding that if needed he will explore possibility of further increasing it. Written by Kanchan
By bno – Taipei Office Metrobank Research has projected that declining rice prices will help maintain inflation at a stable 2% for the remainder of the year, enabling the
In order to increase the supply of rice in the market, the government has cut import duty on rice by 37%. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Finance
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has said we must “breathe life into the rice plants,” instilling new vitality in the rice industry through digital technology,
Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed 1.1 million tons of agriculture led to rising food prices. Bangladesh is grappling with an agricultural crisis as catastrophic floods have
BR Research Pakistan’s rice export industry is at a crucial juncture as it navigates FY25 following a record-breaking FY24, where exports reached over 6 million metric tons
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The price of newly harvested rice has surged 48 percent from a year earlier to the highest level in 31 years, reflecting a shortage caused by extreme summer
The Punjab Agricultural University’s short-duration paddy variety is at the centre of controversy in the state for its allegedly low milling out-turn. But the real culprit might
By Daily Excelsior NEW DELHI, Oct 17 : The food ministry on Thursday said scientific evidence suggests that the consumption of fortified rice is safe for all, including people
The Hans India Hyderabad: With the government all set to adopt a new policy on delivery of Custom Milling Rice (CMR), the rice millers opposed the proposal to furnish a ‘bank
The first estimate for the coming 2024/25 grains crop in Brazil indicates a total production of some 322,47 million tons, according to Conab, the country’s national supply
Farmer unions start indefinite strike at 25 toll plazas to protest tardy paddy procurement. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba , Raakhi Jagga The refusal of rice shellers in
Purchases for buffer stocks hit by storage and other issues in Punjab and Haryana. By Prabhudatta Mishra Amid a cut in the target of rice procurement this year, the official
Addressing an agriculture workshop here, IRRI scientist Ashok Kumar Yadav said the DSR method reduces water requirement by 40 per cent. BHUBANESWAR : Scientists of International
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than
Rubina Freiberg The Organic Farming Scheme and the Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme are now open for applications, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie
By: Jordeene B. Lagare Recent typhoons have impacted local food production, with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reporting a drop in palay (unhusked rice) output in the
Seed being sold for Rs 3,500 per kg, as against just Rs 56 per kg of original variety. Mohit Khanna/Tribune News Service A controversial hybrid variety of PR 126 short-duration
BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports this year are expected to be higher than last year despite the flood crisis, the Thai Rice Exporters Association said on Wednesday (Oct 16).
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has launched a programme offering low-interest loans to farmers to serve sustainable rice production in the Mekong Delta. Hanoi (VNS/VNA)
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber Punjab’s PR126 paddy variety faces skepticism from rice millers over low out-turn ratios and potential hybrid mixing, hindering its adoption despite
By M. MAGESWARI PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is set to reform the padi and rice industry, focusing on padi pricing, local white rice production,
Rice export prices in India held near their lowest level in more than a year amid a slight improvement in demand, while Thailand rates rose as the Southeast Asian country sees
By Mohd Nasaruddin Parzi KUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry believes that the ceiling price for local rice needs to be reviewed, taking into account
By Zachary Sosland WINDSOR, ONT. — Les Aliments Dainty Foods (or Dainty Rice), a Canadian rice producer owned by the Marbour Group, has begun the largest capital investment in
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 15 to discuss solutions to a project on sustainable development of one million
ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, organized a Brainstorming Workshop on ‘Sustainable Rice Production: Strategies and Policies’ on 16
Significant growth in basmati and silver rice production marks a new milestone for the nation’s economy. Samaa Web Desk Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone this
Increased trade only strengthens economic ties between the U.S. and Cuba but also plays a crucial role in addressing food security challenges on the island, according to USA Rice.
What you need to know: International Day of Rural Women In the lush, verdant fields of Kisumu’s Muhoroni Sub-county, where the horizon blends seamlessly with endless rows of
By Umar Sani Farmers in Bauchi State have been advised to adopt advanced dry season rice farming techniques to improve yield and profitability. The advice was made by a
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Cambodia exported a total of 445,913 tonnes of milled rice in the first three quarters of this year, earning some $335 million in revenue, a Cambodia
India is leading the global rice market, but it’s more than just a grain game—it’s a tale of trade wars, culinary diplomacy, and the art of balancing supply and
The average Briton eats 5.6kg of white rice a year. But how much and which type should you eat to ensure you don’t pile on the pounds? Apart from being a staple food for over
The company, which exports basmati rice from India, is considering investing in a rice mill as part of its backward integration plans, while expanding its spices exports basket.
A Korean military contingent stationed in South Sudan has participated in a rice-harvesting event in South Sudan as part of efforts to help the country cope with food shortages,
Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities in Bangladesh, where farming employs more than
Despite challenges in Iran and global uncertainties, significant exports continue, especially to the European Union. By Prabhudatta Mishra Basmati (paddy) prices have improved
By: Jordeene B. Lagare The Philippines is expected to import more rice this year and next, remaining as the world’s top importer of this staple food as the El Niño, La Niña
Chemically fortified rice was labelled as unsafe for some. The government was under pressure in the Supreme Court to ensure it is not given to those who are at risk. The
by Trade Brains In a significant shift in the global rice market, prices have experienced their sharpest decline in 16 years following India’s decision to relax export curbs.
Tith Kongnov / Khmer Times The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said that so far paddy fields in four provinces have been rehabilitated while those in five others
Luanda, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) Angola boosts today the production of rice through a development program and technical advice, with the purpose of reducing imports of an item of
Shania Shayal Prasad, Multimedia Journalist With 75 percent of rice producers located in the Northern Division, rice production currently totals just 8,000 tonnes, translating to
Efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are yielding results as Pakistan has historically achieved $4 billion from the exports of rice. As per details,
Rajesh Dhami, Food technology News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified Rice Kernel
Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed.
This fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety is cherished across South Asia and the Middle East. By Perry Santanachote Basmati rice—often called the “queen of rice”
By Hannah Kirshner A recent shortage of rice on supermarket shelves in Japan has been pinned on the large number of tourists visiting the country as well as hot weather
SynopsisIndia’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest since Aug. 24, 2023, amid weak demand and depreciation in the rupee.
BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more than a year this week, pressured by slow demand and increased
Lady Vicencio, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The price of well-milled rice sold under the Rice-For-All Program will decrease to P43 from P45 per kilo, the Department of Agriculture (DA)
PNA MANILA – The retail prices of rice are expected to decline by as much as PHP5 to PHP7 at the onset of 2025 with the anticipated signing of amendments to the Rice
The USDA says pork export sales were solid during the week ending October 3rd. The pork sales total was up on the week and considerably larger than average, with Mexico purchasing
For the first time, Bangladesh has bagged more than 4 crore tonnes of rice in a fiscal year (FY) thanks to increasing yields of the most grown crop, according to official data.
In Thailand, efforts are underway to accelerate best practices in rice farming that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible, while boosting yields for farmers. The
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on October 9 to launch the Capacity Building for Sustainable and
By Yousaf Ali PESHAWAR: The recent reports about the detection of genetically modified (GM) contamination in the consignment of organic basmati rice in certain European markets
Irfan Noor The rice sector of Pakistan, contributing approximately $4 billion annually to the nation’s agricultural economy, is currently facing a significant threat due to an
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday also approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Gujarat, which is aimed to showcase India’s maritime
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Damage from successive typhoons and reduced harvested area are expected to bring down production of milled rice in the Philippines, while imports will
HANOI: Vietnam’s rice exports this year are expected to be higher than 7.6 million metric tons, Vietnam Food Association’s chairman said on Thursday. The Southeast Asian
Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Department
Exporters say they incur $70/tonne additional costs; Customs officials playing safe to verify if shipments are white or parboiled rice. By Subramani Ra Mancombu India’s white
Researchers are breeding protein-rich rice varieties that cause minimal increase in blood sugar levels Rice is a staple food for over four billion people. By nature, it contains a
Japonica – AAN has become the second Vietnamese rice brand to have entered Japan, with a ceremony held on October 9 to debut the produce. Tokyo (VNA) – Japonica –
By Malavika Kaur Makol and Karl Lester M. Yap (Bloomberg) — Philippine sovereign bonds are seen extending gains as falling rice prices cool inflation and back the case
PNA MANILA – The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) on Tuesday said the proposed PHP9-billion annual allocation for the
The standoff between Telangana and the central government over parboiled rice procurement has eased, with Telangana set to supply 37 lakh metric tonnes to FCI. Demand for
Export policy should protect farmers, local market By Nantoo Banerjee The government’s latest policy to allow the export of non-basmati white rice could not have come at a
Torn Vibol / Khmer Times Pursat Provincial Governor Khoy Rida has urged farmers to refrain from planting dry season rice more than twice, citing potential irrigation water
Synopsis Rice prices in India have surged by 10-15% due to a rise in global demand after the government lifted export curbs on non-basmati rice. The move follows a reduction in
By Bernama PUTRAJAYA (Oct 9): The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will establish the separation of powers among relevant agencies, and introduce new regulations to
VOV.VN – Tan Long Group Joint Stock Company (Tan Long Group), in collaboration with Japan’s Kiraboshi Bank, hosted a ceremony in Tokyo on October 9 to launch the A An
Khabarhub SANKHUWASABHA: The Hatiagola Food Depot located in the remote northern area of the district has seen shortage of rice. Locals have been deprived of accessing subsidized
08 October 2024, VN: For over 60 years, IRRI has played a pivotal role as an international organization with a network of 17 offices worldwide and over 1,000 members.
Faith Maji At least 200 local farmers from Dutsinma and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State have been trained on modern rice farming techniques, as part of measures to
Though puzzled by jargon like carbon emissions and credits, many rice farmers have been part of a clean agriculture project for over a decade, attracted by its high profits. Vo
By Collins Agwam For successfully cultivating rice on a 30-hectare land in line with the Federal Government’s agenda to ensure food security across the country, a Nasarawa
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber Exporters’ association says traders have last year’s stock that they couldn’t export due to minimum export price of $950 imposed by the Centre The
Participants expressed frustration as mill owners reduced rice prices by Rs800 per ton. Our Correspondent BADIN: Farmers, rice growers, and political activists staged a protest at
Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has emerged as the lowest-risk country concerning food safety standards for the fiscal year 2023-24, with rice exports making up 25 per cent
Commerce minister for ensuring compliance with European food safety standards. Imran Ali Kundi ISLAMABAD – In a meeting with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan
The meeting fostered interaction between dignitaries and stakeholders to discuss challenges faced in manufacturing, quality control, storage, and testing FoodTechBiz Desk The Food
Subramani Ra Mancombu Sikkim certification body, private exporter also fined ₹10 lakh each. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA),
RANGPUR, Oct 7, 2024 (BSS) – Despite a drought-like situation during theseedling transplantation stage, farmers are now expecting a bumper productionof Aman rice in Rangpur
As a result, rice prices have risen significantly in the local market, causing difficulties for consumers. The government is considering reducing the import duty on rice in an
The benchmark for world food commodity prices saw its fastest increase in 18 months in September, with quotations up for all covered commodity groups, led by sugar, the Food and
by Razi Faruqi Pasha Astungkara Way is at the forefront of Bali’s regenerative agriculture movement, committed to revitalising the island’s farming practices through
Hanoi (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang plans to expand the rice cultivation model in the 2024 Summer-Autumn crop targeting one million hectares of
Korea’s rice output is projected to fall for the third consecutive year in 2024 due mainly to the decrease in cultivation area, data showed Monday. Rice production is
The domestic price of Thai white rice has begun to decrease following India’s resumption of non-basmati white rice exports. However, this shift has yet to affect
By HT Editorial Food policy will need to balance producer concerns with consumer interests and factor in implications for the environment India is the second-largest producer and
KOTA BARU: Farmers under the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) are now facing problems in cultivating rice crop next season due to the state government’s delay in
Despite being the world’s third-largest rice exporter, Vietnam has spent nearly US$1 billion on rice imports in the first nine months of 2024. The increase in rice imports is
By Collins Agwam The Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have commended a beneficiary of its Value Chain Development Programme
India-Pak rice war deals a blow to Basmati growers. By Neeraj Mohan Chandigarh: Indian Basmati rice farmers are facing a financial crisis, with a steep drop in paddy prices
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh During the meeting with the association, the CM said that the state government has already flagged the issue of shortage of space with the centre
The ration shops which have remained closed for some months now would be reopened to distribute rice and sugar. Press Trust of India Puducherry Puducherry Chief Minister N
By Munawar Hasan LAHORE: Given the adverse impact of climate change on agricultural production, the National Assembly panel’s expert committee has recommended conducting
Johannesburg, South African importers have welcomed India’s decision to ease restrictions on rice exports. Last month, the Indian government withdrew a blanket ban on
Synopsis South African importers and consumers have expressed relief as India withdraws its ban on non-basmati white rice exports, imposing a floor price of USD 490 per tonne. The
Hyderabad: As part of exploring possibilities of exporting fine varieties of paddy to South East Asian countries, theTelangana governmenthas begun negotiations with Philipines for
By VNA Vietnam exported over 7 million tons of rice worth US$4.37 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, up 9.2% in volume and 23.5% in value from a year ago. The
Nuzhat Nazar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar, on Friday, said Pakistan is set to export 100,000 tons of rice to Malaysia as part of the efforts to
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani rice traders said on Thursday that exports of the commodity could face a setback this year as neighboring India, one of the major competitors in the global
Both nations are exploring ways to establish more effective trade systems Amid ongoing payment difficulties due to Western sanctions, Russia has initiated a barter trade agreement
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh Punjab food and civil supplies minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that by December 31, nearly 40 lakh tonnes of rice will be moved out of the
About 25 per cent of basmati rice exported from India is sent to Iran, which is badly affected due to the uncertainty due to its conflict with Israel. Reported by Himanshu
FP Explainers The price of rice has dropped globally after India lifted its 2023 curbs on the export of non-basmati white rice and cut the export tax on white rice to zero and
In a partial relief for Punjab, commission agents, or arhtiyas, will continue to buy Basmati rice and cotton, though they are still boycotting paddy procurement by state agencies.
Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: Accusing the state government of neglecting its demands, the All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) on Thursday threatened to stay away
According to the commerce ministry, India’s basmati rice exports during 2024-25 (April-July) was 1.91 million tonne (MT), out of which shipment to Iran had a share of around
Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News. MANILA (UPDATE) – The National Food Authority is hiking the price of the rice it sells to P38 per kilo from just P25 a kilo. The NFA Council
By Jason Ng / theedgemalaysia.com KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4): Malaysia will import 100,000 tonnes of basmati rice, as well as buy US$200 million worth of halal meat annually from
By Nadeem Shah MULTAN: In a significant agricultural shift, Punjab is poised to increase its cultivation of paddy this year, predominantly due to encouraging incentives for
Mizzima Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) said the country needed to carefully consider rice export as weather patterns are changing. Currently, weather patterns are frequently
By Thi Ha Vietnam, the third largest rice exporter after Thailand and India, saw its rice imports skyrocket by 57%, hitting nearly $1 billion in the first nine months of this
BENGALURU /MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice export prices in Asia dropped sharply this week after India, the world’s largest exporter of the staple, eased restrictions
BY ROBYN BLOCKER The United States may not be one of the top 10 rice producing nations, but we still cultivate a substantial quantity of this staple grain. According to USA Rice,
Arthur Fuentes, Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News MANILA (UPDATE) — The Philippines’ headline inflation further eased to 1.9 percent in September amid slower increases in
The recent lifting of the Minimum Export Price (MEP) aims to boost agricultural exports, yet critics argue it’s a redundant policy harming small farmers and failing to
In just over a decade, an alarming 6.5 lakh kanal (approximately 33,309 hectares) of paddy fields have been converted, according to official data accessed by Greater Kashmir. GK
Sameer P of Mannar uses a fleet of six drones costing Rs 10 lakh each, and a Rs 16-lakh transplanter to cultivate paddy on 670 acres of land across Alappuzha. Biju E Paul
By Leander C. DomingoTHROUGH a technology licensing agreement (TLA), the Ilocos Norte-based Mariano Marcos University (MMSU) has partnered with the Rayuray Farmers Cooperative
By Susan Reidy NEW DELHI, INDIA — The Indian government will resume non-basmati white rice exports with a minimum floor price of $490 per tonne, ending a ban that started in
Mizy Clifton Global rice prices fell the most in 16 years after India — the world’s biggest producer — lifted some export restrictions, alleviating fears of worsening global
BW Online Bureau India is the leading exporter and grower of basmati rice, followed by neighboring Pakistan. Rice prices have shown signs of uptrend after India removed export
Article By: Sanna Camara Marie, mother of four in her 50s married into a family in Kotu, a township outside Banjul some 30 years ago. Her mother in-law welcomed her to their
KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor Sindh, has assured his full support to resolve the issues and problems of rice exporters to earn more foreign exchange for the
Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice. By Abid Hussain Islamabad, Pakistan – The global prices for different
Indonesia, an agrarian country with fertile lands, has a rich history of rice cultivation, making it a significant player in the global rice economy. By Sekarsari Sugihartono
Exporters in Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand and Myanmar also lowered prices by at least $10 (£7.51) per tonne on Monday, dealers said. GLOBAL rice prices fell on Monday (30) after
The Punjab Seed Council has officially approved two new basmati rice varieties, promising a 50% increase in yield compared to currently cultivated types. These new varieties are
Japanese rice farmers are responding to rising summer temperatures by increasing their usage of heat-resistant varieties. In 2023, 46 varieties of heat-resistant rice, which are
Zahid Baig LAHORE: Rice exporters expressing their pleasure in achieving the USD 4 billion export mark have vowed to take the figure to USD 5 billion during the year 2025 as per a
The Italy-based business will own 50% of the new venture. Dean Best Euricom, the Italy-headquartered rice supplier, has set up a new venture in Pakistan to bolster its basmati
By Ghulam Abbas ISLAMABAD: As the federal government continues to grapple with the unresolved wheat scandal inquiry, the Prime Minister has now formed another high-level committee
By Bloomberg News A Russian company will export chickpeas and lentils in exchange for tangerines and rice from Pakistan amid difficulties in cross-border payments due to Western
By Kim Joo-heon SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) – India has resumed exports of non-basmati white rice amid a significant rise in rice surplus. Basmati is a type of rice known for
However, procurement drops for the third year in a row. By BL New Delhi Bureau The 2023-24 agricultural marketing year (October-September) ended with the government procuring
By Rastriya Samachar Samiti INARUWA, OCTOBER 1 Dev Naryan Mehata of Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality has suffered severe losses in paddy cultivation on two bighas of land due
MUMBAI: Global rice prices fell on Monday after India, the world’s no.1 exporter of the grain, gave the go-ahead for exports to resume, boosting global supply and helping poor
by Staff Report LAHORE – Pakistan lost Rs496.39 billion due to improper handling of five crops last year. As per the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, wheat witnessed 9%
By John Reidy TOKYO, JAPAN — Unfavorable weather conditions and disease outbreak in Japan’s main production regions have reduced wheat and barley production estimates, but
Traders have been accused of setting rice prices at will, exploiting local farmers. THATTA: Traders have been accused of setting rice prices at will, exploiting local farmers and
MUMBAI/ HANOI: Global rice prices fell on Monday after India, the world’s No.1 exporter of the grain, gave the go-ahead for exports to resume, boosting global supply and helping
Boby Basnet Rice is Nepal’s primary staple crop, serving as a daily essential in nearly every household. Whether rich or poor, rice is a common meal that satisfies the hunger of
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