Nine out of ten grains of rice are grown in Asia. In the global trade of rice, almost one in every three grains will be exported from either Thailand or Viet Nam. Thailand
Experts warn against predatory practices, call for cooperative farming GOHAR ALI KHAN. KARACHI: A gaggle of companies entering the agriculture sector has sparked calls from
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rice crisis, where prices have soared and red rice disappeared from shelves due to price controls ahead of the New Year, was due to wrong government
SEOUL – South Koreans’ consumption of rice continued its downward trend, reaching an all-time low in 2024, primarily due to changes in their diet and eating habits,
By VNA. Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore grew 28.45% to S$128.9 million (US$95.2 million) in 2024, making it the city-state’s third largest rice supplier, according to
By: Dianne Sampang. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing the country’s major retail chains to distribute affordable rice nationwide, emphasizing
By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) is seeking an additional budget of P9 billion this year to cover the additional cost of
Shafiqul Islam, Dhaka The middle-class people are accustomed to eating fine rice, mostly miniket and nazirshail varieties, but these two rice varieties are being sold at Tk 80-90
By News Desk. MUMBAI: India’s rice exports held steady in 2024 despite New Delhi’s export curbs, as record high premium basmati rice shipments offset a decline in overseas
Exporters overcome global trade challenges; Basmati demand drives growth. By News Desk. Pakistan’s rice exports recorded a remarkable 19% growth during the first half of the