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December 2024 - Rice News Today

Why agri-tech migh...

IIIT-B, a premier research deemed university in Bengaluru, has been developing a host of projects with the idea of introducing higher efficiency in agricultural processes. Shilpa

READ December 31, 2024
Hydrogen-rich irri...

by Hu Min / Qingpu District China’s first hydrogen-rich rice planting technical specifications were launched this month in Qingpu, marking a solid step for the district in

READ December 31, 2024
Paddy, rice import...

The Rising Nepal By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Dec. 31: The import of paddy and rice increased significantly during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.

READ December 31, 2024
Rice export sets n...

Rice exports set new records in both volume and value in 2024, but a difficult year ahead is on the cards for producers as India resumes export. HÀ NỘI — Rice exports set new

READ December 31, 2024
NFA hits 95% of 20...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – The National Food Authority (NFA) has attained 95 percent of its inventory goal this year, with its stock reaching over 5 million 50-kilogram bags

READ December 30, 2024
Fragrant Aambemoha...

This surge in demand has resulted in a 15 to 20 percent increase in the price of Aambemohar rice, which is considered “the king of rice” due to its distinct aroma.

READ December 30, 2024
TARI urged to expa...

By Christina Haule , The Guardian. THE Agricultural Research Institute of Tanzania (TARI) has been urged to broaden its innovations to ensure farmers gain not only improved

READ December 30, 2024
Govt embarks on im...

A flood-induced crop loss in Aman season this year has forced the government to go for importing rice. Reaz Ahmad Amidst record rise in rice prices the government finally embarks

READ December 30, 2024
High tax on import...

SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman stated that the Government is imposing a Rs.65 tax per kilogramme on imported rice to benefit mill owners, allowing them to set their desired controlled

READ December 30, 2024
Russia has reaped ...

OREANDA-NEWS Russian farmers have harvested a record harvest of rice. A message about this appeared on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry, the

READ December 30, 2024
BD issues tender t...

Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Friday. The deadline for

READ December 29, 2024
75,000 MT imported...

Sri Lanka Customs has cleared 75,000 metric tons of imported rice as of December 29, following the government’s decision to allow rice imports without permits.  Customs

READ December 29, 2024
CSIR-SARI introduc...

Source: GNA The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has organised a field day and demonstration visit for some

READ December 29, 2024
India presses EU c...

EU cited international relations’ concerns to deny India access to Pakistan’s documents. By News Desk India has filed an appeal with the European Court of Justice

READ December 28, 2024
PH, Pakistan see m...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare. Manila and Islamabad are confident that they could seal a deal by June 2025 if not earlier, through which Pakistan will ship to the Philippines at least 1

READ December 28, 2024
Rice imports fail ...

Despite the import of 50,161 tonnes of rice through Bhomra land port in Satkhira alone over the past month, rice prices in the domestic market have remained stubbornly high. 

READ December 28, 2024
NFA rice ready for...

‘We are in the holiday season now, but our office is always open to address the needs of our fellow citizens.’ Jing Villamente National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator

READ December 28, 2024
Government Plans t...

by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st) –   The Ministry of Trade says that steps are being taken to restore the limited rice sales in retail stores to normalcy. Deputy

READ December 28, 2024
South Korean team ...

By Suliyat Tella A technical team from the Republic of South Korea has completed the installation of modern rice processing mills in Bayelsa State, in furtherance of the

READ December 28, 2024
India exports 200,...

In a telephonic conversation, the official told ANI, “There is no shortage of rice in Bangladesh at this moment. However, due to recent severe floods, the government has

READ December 27, 2024
PH in talks with P...

By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday announced it is in discussions with Pakistan for the allocation of at least one million metric

READ December 27, 2024
Bangladesh issues ...

Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Friday. The deadline for

READ December 27, 2024
Rice exports surge...

The agricultural and processed food products exports development authority (APEDA) has set an export target of $ 26.56 billion for FY25. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports

READ December 27, 2024
India comes to Pak...

Bangladesh had welcomed two ships from Karachi port twice in the past few days. On November 13, a container-carrying ship arrived at Chittagong port. This had happened for the

READ December 27, 2024
D.A. targets rice-...

By PTV NEWS-DAC By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet On Thursday (Dec. 26), Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced plans to remove brand labels from

READ December 27, 2024
Asia rice: Rupee p...

Reuters Indian rice export prices extended declines to a 17-month low this week on depreciation in rupee to a record low, and demand remained muted in key hubs during the holiday

READ December 27, 2024
IRRI facilitates t...

Banking on collaborations to better understand farmers’ readiness to participate in carbon markets, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently conducted a series

READ December 26, 2024
Paddy areas shrink...

Most farmers engaged in growing paddy are now lured into cash crops such as apples and vegetables. Tripti Shahi, The Kathmandu Post BIRENDRANAGAR – Farmer Ratan Rawat of

READ December 26, 2024
Year-end surprise:...

As Vietnam celebrates its most successful year for rice exports, with nearly $5.8 billion in revenue, late-year price drops underscore the volatility of global markets. A

READ December 26, 2024
Pakistan’s r...

Exporters make inroads into overseas markets due to paddy’s good quality. SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: Pakistani rice, an important commodity that ensures food security and earns

READ December 26, 2024
Pakistan’s rice ex...

Rice exports reach $1.515 billion in five months; India’s white rice export ban and growing demand in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines benefit Pakistani rice

READ December 26, 2024
Rice shipment from...

DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to receive its first consignment of rice imported from India since the formation of the new interim govt even as it looks to be drawing closer to Pakistan

READ December 26, 2024
DA to remove brand...

By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday it would remove brand labels on imported rice to combat alleged price manipulation in local

READ December 26, 2024
Rupee plunge pulls...

ASIA-RICE/ (PIX):ASIA RICE-Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low. Reuters Thai traders foresee price drop post-New Year due to increased Indian supply Supplies from

READ December 26, 2024
Ship carrying 24,6...

The ship, MV Tanais Dream, reached the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port at 7:00pm yesterday (25 December). A cargo vessel has arrived at Chattogram Port from Kakinada Port in

READ December 26, 2024
Indonesia to boost...

JAKARTA (Xinhua): The Indonesian government plans to purchase more rice from farmers in 2025 to enhance their welfare and ensure food security, a minister has announced.

READ December 26, 2024
Agriculture chief ...

Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has announced plans to remove brand labels from imported rice, citing concerns that some industry players

READ December 26, 2024
Over 24,000 tonnes...

A ship carrying rice from India has reached the waters of Chattogram Port. The vessel, named MV TANAIS DREAM, reached the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port at 3:00 pm on

READ December 25, 2024
Russian govt exten...

By Daily Excelsior. MOSCOW, Dec 24 : The Russian government extended on Tuesday the ban on the export of rice and rice products, excluding rice seeds, for another six months,

READ December 25, 2024
India moves Europe...

Islamabad had provided the proof in annexure but EU says it would affect its global relations. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. India has approached the European Court of Justice after

READ December 24, 2024
Probe shows export...

Inquiry focuses on verifying integrity of Pakistan’s rice value chain and testing rice samples for GMO traces. By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food

READ December 24, 2024
Rice exports in 20...

Industry and Trade Newspaper In 2024, rice exports reached a record in both volume and value. The average export price of rice also reached an all-time high of over 600 USD/ton.

READ December 24, 2024
As Punjab goes org...

Punjab consumes 9 per cent of the whole fertilisers used in the country despite accounting for 1.53% area of the country. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba. After observing several

READ December 24, 2024
Amidst strained ti...

The rice will reportedly be sourced from the Indian supplier M/s Bagadia Brothers Private Limited at a price of USD 456.67 per tonne. By The Assam Tribune. Guwahati, Dec 23: With

READ December 24, 2024
Rice price sees sh...

Moinul Haque  The prices of rice continued to rise on the local market in the past two weeks during the harvest of aman, which contributes 40 per cent of the country’s yearly

READ December 24, 2024
Cheaper rice price...

By FRANCK DICK ROSETE CAGAYAN DE ORO – Filipinos still vividly remember the promise made by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., during his election campaign in 2022: to lower the

READ December 24, 2024
Pakistan sees sign...

By Web Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s imports from Iran have witnessed a substantial surge, with a 47 per cent increase on a yearly basis, ARY News reported citing government

READ December 24, 2024
Thai 2024 rice exp...

Shipments rose due to low yields among neighbors, India trade restrictions. APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer BANGKOK — Thailand’s rice exports are

READ December 24, 2024
Govt asks regions ...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Home Affairs is encouraging regional governments to optimize rice harvests in their regions to keep the lid on rice prices. One of the

READ December 24, 2024
More Metro Manila ...

Author: DA Press Office. The Department of Agriculture is adding four public markets in Metro Manila where P40 per kilo well-milled rice will be sold under the Rice-for-All

READ December 24, 2024
Cabinet Approves R...

by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): The Cabinet has approved the importation of rice until the January 10, 2025. This decision was made during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday.

READ December 24, 2024
The plight of smal...

Aslam Memon | Dr Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar Several studies show that irrigation system disparity and unreliability pose serious risks to agricultural output and harm farmers’

READ December 23, 2024
Women in West Beng...

Thousands of women in West Bengal’s Jhargram district have set up a farmer producer company, Aamon, cultivating indigenous varieties of paddy without using lab-made

READ December 23, 2024
SAED intensifies e...

The Society for the Development and Exploitation of Land in the Senegal River Delta and the Falémé (SAED) has launched an ambitious initiative to cultivate 4,000 hectares during

READ December 23, 2024
Tariff cuts shore ...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare. Despite the anticipated decline in output, the supply of milled rice in the Philippines is expected to rise during the July 2024 to June 2025 marketing

READ December 23, 2024
Revolutionizing Ri...

Dylan Smith. In the heart of technological innovation, Japan is embarking on a bold new venture: integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its agriculture,

READ December 23, 2024
Govt may reduce re...

No takers for FCI stocks among grain based distilleries. Written by Sandip Das. Given the high rice stocks, the government is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of

READ December 23, 2024
Govt. generated ov...

Traders across various regions have urged the government to reconsider the Rs. 65 per kilogram tax imposed on imported rice, advocating for a reduction to alleviate market

READ December 23, 2024
Sri Lanka customs ...

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has earned 4.3 billion rupees in taxes from imports of 67,000 metric tonnes of rice, reports said, indicating the extent the consumer is taxed to grow

READ December 23, 2024
Deadline expires f...

The period granted by the Government for the importation of rice ended on midnight Friday (20), with a total of 67,000 metric tons of rice being imported during this period, said

READ December 23, 2024
Pakistan loses 30p...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lost 29.6 per cent of its agricultural land to soil salinity and sodicity, according to the first major assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years,

READ December 22, 2024
Bumper harvest, bu...

That the per-acre Aman rice yield this season is notably higher than that of the last season, when the country reportedly had produced an all-time high of 16.7 million tonnes of

READ December 22, 2024
Pakistan ranks fou...

Pakistan is now ranked fourth position in global rice exports, reflecting a significant increase in its rice production. According to the report, agricultural experts from the

READ December 22, 2024
67,000 MT rice imp...

The deadline for rice imports permitted by the government expired at midnight on Friday (Dec 20) with private importers bringing in 67,000 metric tonnes during the period. Sri

READ December 22, 2024
P40/kilo rice avai...

By Darryl John Esguerra MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its Rice-for-All program to additional public markets in Metro Manila, making affordable

READ December 22, 2024
Govt. generated ov...

Traders across various regions have urged the government to reconsider the Rs. 65 per kilogram tax imposed on imported rice, advocating for a reduction to alleviate market

READ December 22, 2024
Festive Season: Po...

By News Agency , Agency POULTRY and rice farmers in Nigeria have blamed high cost of feeds and production for the skyrocketing prices of their produce. Not only the consumers

READ December 21, 2024
Pakistan’s rice ex...

By Web Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rice exports increased by 35.40 percent during the first five months of the current fiscal year (2024-25) in comparison to the exports of the same

READ December 21, 2024
Rice prices remain...

Potato and onion prices have dropped with the arrival of new harvests. However, Broiler chicken prices have surged by Tk20 per kg. In addition, soybean oil supply has yet to

READ December 21, 2024
APTERR to distribu...

Global New Light of Myanmar Under the programme of ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR), 3,500 tonnes of rice to be provided by China and the Republic of Korea will be

READ December 21, 2024
Seeing Beyond the ...

CGIAR Initiative on Digital Innovation By Shalini Gakhar and Steve Klassen (International Rice Research Institute) The impact of drone technology is growing across various

READ December 21, 2024
Rice-driven food e...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s raw food exports increased by 19.58 per cent to $3.15 billion during July-November FY25 from $2.64bn mainly owing to increased rice exports. Raw food

READ December 20, 2024
Govt to ensure sea...

Recorder Report. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan and Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain held a crucial meeting

READ December 20, 2024
Pakistan’s rice ex...

MNFS&R, REAP, MoC and others come to an agreement after days of export standstill By Ghulam Abbas The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R), in

READ December 20, 2024
Asia rice: Rising ...

Reuters BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Prices of parboiled rice exported from India fell this week as the rupee depreciated and supplies increased, while

READ December 20, 2024
Tea, rice exports ...

Synopsis Iran’s currency devaluation threatens Indian tea and basmati rice exports. The increased cost of imports may hinder sales of premium orthodox tea, while basmati

READ December 20, 2024
Pakistan pledges s...

“We cannot afford to let such lapses continue, given the importance of rice exports to our economy,” says official. By Israr Khan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has

READ December 20, 2024
Rice Import Permit...

by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st) – The government has decided to extend the rice import permits until January 10, 2025, following discussions at the Ministry of Trade,

READ December 20, 2024
Govt. extends lice...

Colombo, Dec 20 (Daily Mirror) – The government has extended the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions, allowing private importers to bring in rice without a license

READ December 20, 2024
Asia rice: Rising ...

Reuters Prices of parboiled rice exported from India fell this week as the rupee depreciated and supplies increased, while Vietnamese rates edged lower on fears of a potential

READ December 19, 2024
Govt to buy 50,000...

 News Desk To ensure the country’s food security, the government will import 50,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from India through an international open

READ December 19, 2024
Plan to end agri-s...

Food ministry is required to come up with plan to shift to market-determined prices of commodities. Shahbaz Rana ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again asked

READ December 19, 2024
DA in talks with P...

By GMA Integrated News. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that envoys discussions are ongoing with envoys from Pakistan and India on securing commitments to

READ December 19, 2024
North Taiwan devel...

‘Taoyuan No. 7’ bred after eight-year research project Charlotte Lee TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taoyuan’s Agricultural Research and Extension Station said

READ December 19, 2024
16,000 MT of rice ...

Around 16,000 metric tonnes of rice has been imported to Sri Lanka as of 3:30 p.m. today (18), following the relaxing of import restrictions on rice. Additional Director General

READ December 19, 2024
Around the world i...

In this episode of Around the World in Eight Commodities we’re looking at rice. by Eden Flaherty. Around the World in Eight Commodities delves into some of the planet’s

READ December 18, 2024
Why are rice farme...

Dr. Manoranjan Sharma speaks to us about the health of the rural economy in India, and how MSP is calculated in the country.   V. Nivedita The Indian government fixes a Minimum

READ December 18, 2024
Philippines report...

by Stefano Vecchia. For the third year in a row, the Philippines is the world’s leading importer, with domestic production continuing to fall, due, among things, to La

READ December 18, 2024
BD issues new tend...

Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Tuesday. The deadline for submission

READ December 18, 2024
Government Delays ...

by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation says that the government has delayed the importation of rice stocks that were ordered. This

READ December 18, 2024
CoA flags NFA rice...

Audit findings showed that of the required optimum level of 300,000 metric tons of a national rice buffer stock. Edjen Oliquino The National Food Authority (NFA) again failed to

READ December 18, 2024
DA ratchets up eff...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare @jordeenelagare – @inquirerdotnet The Department of Agriculture (DA) is exerting more efforts to bring down rice prices such as expanding its

READ December 18, 2024
World Rice Balance...

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Dr. Mark Jekanowski explains the changes in both world and U .S. rice balance sheets this month. World Rice Balance Sheets Update “Few

READ December 18, 2024
N. Korean markets ...

This economic situation is particularly devastating for families without access to foreign currency By Seulkee Jang  Market prices in North Korea are rising at an unprecedented

READ December 18, 2024
Govt sets a target...

The early boro cultivation has already begun at the haor area while plain land farmers started preparing seedlings. The government has planned to produce 2.26 crore tonnes of boro

READ December 17, 2024
India’s rice expor...

Marine products saw an increase of 17.82 per cent, with values jumping from $0.64 billion in November 2023 to $0.76 billion in November 2024. India’s exports saw significant

READ December 17, 2024
Agriculture Minist...

By Bernama – KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has allocated RM13.23 million in aid to 6,747 rice farmers affected by floods this year.

READ December 17, 2024
Rice prices soar a...

Al Mamun Sagar The price of rice continues to rise, leaving consumers grappling with increasing costs and frustration. Over the past week, prices in Kushtia’s Khajanagar, the

READ December 17, 2024
Across southeaster...

by Talia Ogliore, Washington University in St. Louis Weedy rice is a close relative of cultivated rice that infests rice fields worldwide and drastically reduces yields. To

READ December 17, 2024
4,800 metric tons ...

The Customs Media Spokesperson and Additional Director of Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, said that 4,800 metric tons of rice has been imported as of yesterday (16). The imported stock

READ December 17, 2024
Total of 9,500 met...

 CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA   Colombo, December 17 (Daily Mirror) – The Sri Lanka Customs announced today that a total of 9,500 metric tons of rice has been

READ December 17, 2024
NFA fears 6M bags ...

Abner Francisco The National Food Authority (NFA) admitted they have around 6 million bags of rice in their warehouses that are at risk of rotting if not immediately sold to the

READ December 17, 2024
Farming smarter...

By Muhammad Imran Across the vast, rural stretches of Pakistan, farming is more than an occupation — it’s the very heartbeat of the nation. Every morning, as the sun

READ December 16, 2024
Despite record pro...

Hyderabad: Despite a record 1.53 crore metric tonnes of paddy produced in the kharif season, the state govt may miss the target of procuring 36 lakh metric tonnes of fine variety

READ December 16, 2024
How emerging techn...

By Vasu Naren  There is a phenomenal growth in the Rice market which roughly amounts to USD 102.80bn (report by Statista). The market is expected to grow annually by 7.60% (CAGR

READ December 16, 2024
India’s Record Ric...

India’s rice inventories reached a record 44.1 million metric tons on December 1, exceeding the government’s target by more than five times. The surplus is attributed to a

READ December 16, 2024
75,000 kilos of ri...

Sri Lanka Customs has instructed private importers to re-export 50,000 kilograms of rice unsuitable for consumption and 25,000 kilograms of rice with altered expiry dates, which

READ December 16, 2024
Sri Lanka rice imp...

ECONOMYNEXT – Several Sri Lanka importers have cancelled orders for rice due to a narrow window to ship products, and price controls, with bad weather in India leading to vessel

READ December 16, 2024
Rangpur region to ...

RANGPUR, Dec 15, 2024 (BSS) – The government has fixed an all-time record target of producing 22,94,195 tonnes of clean Boro rice (34,41,292 tonnes of paddy) from 5,08,978

READ December 15, 2024
Grain by grain:  T...

The evolution of the rice market signifies a shift away from the purely commodity-driven mindset of the past. By Kunal Gupta The Indian rice market has undergone remarkable

READ December 15, 2024
Approximately 8,00...

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said that nearly 8,000 metric tons of imported rice have

READ December 15, 2024
Trends 2025: Press...

Rice exports from other exporters like Pakistan are projected to decline by 12.3% year over year, according to estimates from S&P Global Commodity Insights analysts, due to

READ December 15, 2024
Asia rice – ...

By Anjana Anil HANOI (Reuters): Prices of parboiled rice exported from India held steady this week as strong demand from Africa offset pressure from new crop yields, while

READ December 15, 2024
Govt comes down ha...

A rice mafia operates in the country creating hardships for consumers every year during the festive season. However, no former Government in power has been able to provide a

READ December 15, 2024
Legal action again...

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that more than 300 traders who violated the rice control price regulations have been identified during the recent raids. CAA Director

READ December 15, 2024
Benapole sees 3,32...

During this period, approval was granted to import 392,000 metric tons of rice. Tribune Desk After the government announced the withdrawal of customs duties, 3,320 metric tons of

READ December 14, 2024
India’s rice...

By Mayank Bhardwaj and Rajendra Jadhav NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Rice inventories in India surged to a record high at the start of December, reaching more than

READ December 14, 2024
Asia rice:New seas...

Synopsis Indian parboiled rice prices held steady this week due to strong African demand, counteracting pressure from new crop yields. Vietnamese prices fell on strong supplies,

READ December 13, 2024
Government’s rice ...

Thai Rice Exporters Association points out that only the high fees for documentation prevent farmers and SMEs from exporting their rice The Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA)

READ December 13, 2024
DA expands footpri...

By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded the footprint of its Kadiwa ng Pangulo Rice-for-All program kiosks, where it sells rice at a

READ December 13, 2024
Increased Customs ...

 CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Colombo, December 13 (Daily Mirror) -Even though the required stocks of rice have been imported into the country, releasing these stocks to the

READ December 13, 2024
CAA Takes Legal Ac...

by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority says that legal action has been taken against 80 individuals for selling rice at prices above the

READ December 13, 2024
Korea cuts rice cu...

Government pushes for rice industry overhaul amidst growing organic focus. By Yun Hee-hun The government is planning to reduce rice cultivation area by 80,000 hectares (ha, 1 ha

READ December 12, 2024
CAD announces reas...

 Global New Light of Myanmar The Consumer Affairs Department under the Ministry of Commerce stated that reasonable market prices of rice for December have been announced, and

READ December 12, 2024
IRRI Eyes Stronger...

12 December 2024, Thailand: Leaders from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) met with Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat of the Thailand Ministry of

READ December 12, 2024
Imported rice stoc...

Stocks of rice imported by private importers have been released into the market. It is reported that the first consig of rice, which arrived in the country yesterday (11), has

READ December 12, 2024
CAD announces reas...

Global New Light of Myanmar The Consumer Affairs Department under the Ministry of Commerce stated that reasonable market prices of rice for December have been announced, and

READ December 12, 2024
DA Secretary seeks...

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called on lawmakers to restore the powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) to intervene in the rice market and stabilize

READ December 12, 2024
Indonesia wheat, r...

By Arvin Donley JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Decreased wheat demand for feed use and increased rice production will lead to sharply reduced Indonesian imports in the 2024-25 marketing

READ December 12, 2024
Tariff Commission ...

Besides, it recommended adding the “condition of approval of the Ministry of Commerce subject to the recommendation of the Commission before exporting all types of rice bran

READ December 12, 2024
Hun Sen suggests S...

Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian Senate, has urged Saudi Arabia to purchase rice from Cambodia and encourage Saudi investors to invest in Cambodia’s rice production sector,

READ December 12, 2024
Farmers exceed Ama...

RANGPUR, Dec 10, 2024 (BSS) – Braving a drought-like situation during the seedling transplantation stage, farmers have already exceeded the fixed production target of Aman

READ December 11, 2024
Indonesia’s nation...

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan said on December 9 that the national rice stock has reached eight million tonnes by the end of 2024, so there will

READ December 11, 2024
Philippines expect...

Despite record production and ample stocks, the Philippines is expected to import a record volume of rice in the 2024-2025 crop year, according to a report from the Foreign

READ December 11, 2024
Top 10 African cou...

Adekunle AgbetiloyeRice is the primary source of dietary energy in West Africa and the third most important staple crop across the entire African continent. Rice is the primary

READ December 11, 2024
International coll...

CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas. SOC TRANG, Vietnam, 21 November 2024 – Co-organized by the Department of Crop Production-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

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Hybrid rice seed a...

BEIJING  –  Hybrid rice seed has been a game-changer for Pakistan. After more than a decade of trials, the country has exported hybrid rice to a third-party

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5.3 million rice b...

THE potential output of 5.3 million 10kg bags of rice were lost due to the ongoing floods, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur

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Vietnam rice brand...

It is difficult for Vietnam to develop and protect a national rice brand amidst forgery, imitation, and financial struggles, according to local experts. Ho Quang Cua, who works

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NEDA official admi...

Iya Gozum The Philippines continues to grapple with high rice prices despite lower global prices, landed costs, and the tariff reduction the government implemented last July. Is

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Rice supply: Mill ...

Sri Lanka is once again grappling with a rice shortage, an issue that hit the country from time to time   in the past. Rice is the staple of Sri Lanka, and any

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Legal Action Taken...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority says that legal action was taken yesterday against 50 shops for selling rice above the government-imposed controlled price. Its

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Odisha rice mills ...

They have expressed concern about the lack of space to accommodate new paddy stocks from the upcoming procurement cycle. Express News Service JEYPORE: The non-availability of

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Bangladesh will im...

Bangladesh will import 3.92 lakh tons of rice Narinjara News, 10 December 2024  The interim administration of Bangladesh has urged rice importers to bring in and distribute

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The Food Safety Cr...

By Jubin Katiraie The sharp criticism by Majlis (parliament) members of the Iranian regime regarding the importation of rice contaminated with arsenic and zoonotic diseases has

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Indonesia continue...

Head of the National Food Agency of Indonesia (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi has said the rice assistance programme will continue in 2025 as it has been approved by President

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Vietnam, Cuba enha...

Vietnam’s Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Cuba’s Minister of Agriculture Ydael Jesus Perez Brito discussed strengthening collaboration in rice

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Maximum wholesale,...

CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA   Colombo, December 10 (Daily Mirror) – A gazette notification (2414/02) was issued yesterday by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA),

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STC rice imports h...

Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation stated that the first batch of rice imported by the Government will arrive in the country by December 16. Under this, bids have been

READ December 10, 2024
AP Govt seizes 483...

The State Government had already ordered a probe into the illegal export of rice from Kakinada port after a West-Africa bound cargo ship was seized with 38,000 metric tonnes of

READ December 10, 2024
Agricultural trade...

The issue arose when the Prime Minister gave orders for the arrest of the DPP officials over alleged mismanagement of Basmati exports to the European Union.  By Ghulam Abbas

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Pakistan’s agricul...

By Web Desk. Pakistan’s agricultural exports are witnessing significant growth due to the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council. Pakistan has crossed an

READ December 9, 2024
‘3R Model...

WRITER: Post Reporters Thailand is looking to enhance farmers’ ability to rehabilitate land and replace some crops with alternative, high-value plants to tackle

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Fall in real price...

Real prices of rice have fallen in the decade from 2010 to 2020, benefiting consumers but generating lower real incomes for producers, according to a paper presented at an event

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Pakistani rice exp...

By Web Desk RIYADH: Pakistani rice exports to Saudi Arabia’s market have seen a 25% increase, with exports reaching $4 billion in 2024. The quality of Pakistani rice has gained

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Pakistan expands a...

Pakistan’s agricultural exports are experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). In a major breakthrough,

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Higher import tari...

Higher import tariffs on rice lead to larger price spikes across the year, experts observed at a BIDS seminar on Sunday. A robust production, coupled with the government

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Marcos: RTL amendm...

By Darryl John Esguerra. MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law a measure seeking to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) as the government

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Rice exports incre...

It is pertinent to know that the rice exports were slightly affected following Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan’s visit to the Kakinada Anchorage Port to ascertain the facts

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Vietnam’s ri...

By Lan Do Vietnam’s rice exports achieved a record-breaking $5.3 billion revenue in the first 11 months of the year, up 22.4% year-on-year and 10.8% against the whole 2023.

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Imported rice : Ov...

Essential food importers say over 10,000 metric tonnes of rice dispatched from the Thoothukudi Port in India has neared the Colombo Harbour, it was reported.  According to

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Thailand’s rice yi...

Department of Rice sees high potential to promote coloured varieties. Thailand’s average rice yields are much lower than other major Asian rice-producing countries, Anon Nonsee,

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Won’t mix trade wi...

Apart from India, rice will be imported from Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and Pakistan as well. Rice imports from several countries, including India, will help address a potential

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Imported rice stoc...

The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island next week. A spokesperson of the

READ December 8, 2024
DA to sell cheaper...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – @inquirerdotnet MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expected to launch the Rice-for-All program next week in two Metro

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BARC launches high...

Developed using radiation-based mutation breeding techniques, these non-GMO crop varieties are set to revolutionise agriculture across. Press Trust of India Mumbai The Bhabha

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Vietnam leads in g...

While Vietnam’s rice export prices are the highest in the world, local businesses have prioritized exporting premium-quality rice, importing lower-cost varieties for domestic

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Vietnam rice expor...

Reuters HANOI: Vietnam exported 698,000 metric tons of rice in November, up 16.3% from the same month a year earlier, government data released on Friday showed. For the

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Without pesticides...

Nasira Habib WE don’t need pesticides to grow healthy, nutritious and delicious food. Scientific research has established that healthy plants repel pests. “Insects only feed

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Govt to cultivate ...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has said that his ministry will cultivate a total of 2.3 million hectares of rice fields to achieve the food

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Rice exports to se...

Rice exports are likely to hit a record high of 9 million tonnes in 2024, given a total volume of nearly 8.5 million tonnes shipped abroad in the first 11 months, according to

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Thai exports of ri...

Department of Foreign Trade hopeful that rice exports could top 10 million tonnes in 2024 but warns total might drop in 2025 Thailand exported 8.35 million tonnes of rice between

READ December 6, 2024
Asia rice: Indian ...

Reuters BENGALURU /MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK/DHAKA: Prices of parboiled rice exported from India fell this week as the rupee depreciated to a record low even as demand for the staple

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PH Ports Authority...

Andrea Taguines, ABS-CBN News MANILA – More than 700 shipping containers filled with imported rice continue to languish at Manila ports even after securing customs

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Lacson urges rice ...

Teresa D. Ellera Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is urging local rice farmers to increase their annual production to six tons per hectare. “I urge our farmers

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Thailand’s rice ex...

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce set a rice export target of 7.5 million tonnes for 2025, declining from an estimated 10 million tonnes this year. Bangkok (VNA) –

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Bangladesh to impo...

By Daily Excelsior  DHAKA, Dec 4 : Bangladesh is set to import 50,000  tonnes of rice from India, a top official said on Wednesday. The cabinet committee on public purchase

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1,655 tons of rice...

Earlier, rice import from India through Benapole port was stopped since November 2022 as 62 per cent tax was imposed to discourage rice import. Tribune Desk After the tax was

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Asia rice: Indian ...

Reuters Prices of parboiled rice exported from India fell this week as the rupee depreciated to a record low even as demand for the staple was steady, while Vietnam and Thailand

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Rice inventory up ...

THE national rice inventory rose to 2.46 million metric tons (MMT) in November, up 24.4% year on year, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority

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MRF sells 38,000+ ...

 Global New Light of Myanmar Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) sold 8,717 rice sacks (108-pound) and 30,292 small 10-kilogramme sacks in November according to monthly reference

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Govt to procure 1....

The government in separate proposals will also purchase 10,000 tonnes of lentil and 5,000 tonnes of sugar. The government today (4 December) approved separate proposals for

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Rice inflation eas...

By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News Inflation print of the country’s food staple rice, which had been trailing at double-digits since late last year, continued its downtrend to

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Imported rice will...

Colombo , December 5 (Daily Mirror) –  Stocks of imported rice will be released from the Colombo Port within four hours of their arrival, provided the necessary taxes

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Chinese scientists...

A breakthrough study by Chinese researchers has unveiled nearly complete genomes of 13 key wild rice species, marking a significant advance in rice genetics. This is reported by

READ December 5, 2024
Cambodia’s journey...

Squatting to survey his fields, Reung​​ Siroth digs his hands​ into the moist soil and inspects the black earth at his feet. He has spent the morning ploughing and

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Myanmar exports 1....

Global New Light of Myanmar Myanmar’s rice and broken rice exports totalled over 1.7 million tonnes in the past eight months of the current financial year 2024-2025 beginning 1

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Rice imports hit r...

By Janine Alexis Miguel RICE imports have surpassed last year’s level, data from the Department of Agriculture (DA) showed, reaching a new record high of 4.25 million metric

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Indonesia aims for...

By Vietnam News Agency Indonesia’s rice production is projected to reach 32 million tons in 2025, marking a 3% increase over the estimated 31 million tons for this year,

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Rice shipment goal...

NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Commerce Ministry set a rice export target of 7.5 million metric tonnes for 2025, declining from an estimated 10 million

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Govt asks IIT-Khar...

National Agricultural Research System has developed 524 new varieties and hybrids of field crops and 167 of horticultural crops, says Agriculture Minister. By BL Mangaluru Bureau

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Customs plays no r...

Vadrevu Srinivas Kakinada: Customs commissioner S. Narasimha Reddy made it clear that their department has no role in verifying from where rice meant for export has been procured

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KADIWA Rice-for-Al...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to rollout the KADIWA ng Pangulo’s Rice-for-All program to select public markets in the National Capital Region to provide affordable

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Rice imports allow...

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to allow the import of rice without permits, in order to address the current shortage of rice. Addressing the media today,

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Cabinet approves 3...

Agriculture minister says the 1,000-baht-per-rai subsidy should be delivered to eligible farmers within this year. The Cabinet on Tuesday earmarked 38.58 billion baht to cover

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DA chief pushes ‘h...

Author: DA Press Office  Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has called for renewed action to curb rice wastage in the Philippines, saying the current levels could

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Sri Lanka leader m...

ECONOMYNEXT – Facing a possible supply shortage in rice in the first quarter of 2025, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met small and medium-scale rice mill owners to

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Cabinet Grants App...

by Staff Writer. COLOMBO (News 1st): The government has decided to grant permission for the private sector to import rice. Cabinet spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa said

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Guv urges rice far...

by Barbara Mijares Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Sunday, Dec. 1, that he is urging farmers in Negros Occidental to try to improve their rice production. The biggest

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Exports seen up 4%...

Thailand’s rice exports may decline in 2025 WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 4% this year, up from a previous forecast of 2% growth, and to

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Small and Medium S...

by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and small and medium-scale rice mill owners took place yesterday (02) at the

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Siddipet farmer cu...

The farmer, who founded the farmer’s producers organisation named Nagapuri Rythu Seva, decided to encourage the farmers in the area to cultivate Kalanamak and other ancient

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Pawsan rice export...

 Global New Light of Myanmar According to U Ye Min Aung, President of the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), Pawsan rice varieties, which are the most consumed domestically, are

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Malaysia agrees to...

PM Shehbaz, Malaysian premier resolve trade issues in bilateral talks. By Monitoring Desk. Malaysia has agreed to adjust its tariffs on Pakistani rice imports, bringing them in

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Odisha govt seeks ...

The All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) is firm on its stand to stay away from paddy procurement in the current KMS until the state government fulfils their eight-point

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Rice shortage due ...

By Bernama  PASIR MAS (Dec 2): The shortage of rice supply after the paddy farming industry was affected by floods, will addressed by reducing the price of imported white

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BERNAS Reduces Imp...

Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS) has announced a price reduction for imported white rice (BPI), aligning with the government’s efforts to alleviate the cost of living for

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Sarawak aims for s...

By JACK WONG KUCHING: The Sarawak government is going full steam ahead on large-scale rice cultivation, with RM1bil approved for farm infrastructure such as advanced drainage and

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What’s driving the...

For the rice industry, this will open up opportunities for innovation, marketing, and catering to a customer base that values premium experiences in every bite. By Vikram Marwaha

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AP Minister claims...

According to the minister, a network was formed stretching from Chittoor to Srikakulam to profit from illegal rice exports. By: PTI. Andhra Pradesh Minister N Manohar on Sunday

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Ministry anticipat...

The Ministry of Industry and Trade expresses optimism about the resumption of rice exports to China , which used to be Vietnam’s largest importer of rice but has seen a

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Nepal’s first wome...

The mill purchases paddy mostly from female-headed holdings, and makes, markets, and distributes non-steam rice. Sangam Prasain In 2011-12, female-headed households in Nepal,

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