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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Shipments rose due to low yields among neighbors, India trade restrictions. APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer BANGKOK — Thailand’s rice exports are
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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,
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
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
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
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
‘Taoyuan No. 7’ bred after eight-year research project Charlotte Lee TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taoyuan’s Agricultural Research and Extension Station said
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
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
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
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
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
By: Jordeene B. Lagare @jordeenelagare – @inquirerdotnet The Department of Agriculture (DA) is exerting more efforts to bring down rice prices such as expanding its
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vietnam’s Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Cuba’s Minister of Agriculture Ydael Jesus Perez Brito discussed strengthening collaboration in rice
CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Colombo, December 10 (Daily Mirror) – A gazette notification (2414/02) was issued yesterday by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA),
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
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
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
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
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
Pakistan’s agricultural exports are experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). In a major breakthrough,
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
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
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
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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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) –
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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