By Dexter Barro II At A Glance The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, is expected to purchase a record-high volume of rice in the upcoming marketing year (MY), as
Taiwanese rice prices half of Japan’s, boosting export potential. Carol Yang TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Agriculture said Tuesday that Taiwan is expected to export
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News Some 35,000 bags of well-milled National Food Authority (NFA) rice for the pilot test of the government’s P20 per kilo rice initiative had
Rice and other agricultural crops have become one focus of tariff negotiations between Japan and the United States, but Japan is already a major importer of US crops. Japan has
Jiji Press The average price of rice at 1,000 supermarkets across Japan fell for the first time in 18 weeks in the week ended May 4, the agriculture ministry said Monday. The
Nyein Nyein. A rice map showing rice flow from producing districts to markets of each region and state must be reported, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation
Bella Cariaso – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — As the 10-day ayuda ban distribution ended after the midterm elections, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will
By John Perkins. The USDA is projecting larger cotton and rice stocks in the coming marketing year. New crop rice ending stocks are seen at 47.5 million hundredweight, with
Ada Pelonia The slide in international prices did not translate into more rice purchases for the Philippines, based on the latest government data which indicated that arrivals as
The reason isn’t assured MSP procurement alone. It is also because of the two cereal crops receiving priority in public breeding and research support, reflected in steady yield
Jullian Luchavez Rice is a staple food for Filipinos, and with prices surging since 2023, populist politicians make rhetoric out of rice costs, targeting those most affected by
All Indian exports to the UK will now enjoy zero-duty benefits, opening access to one of the world’s most affluent and consumption-driven markets. Sonal Khetarpal In Short
HANOI (Reuters): Indian rice export prices dropped to a near two-year low this week, weighed down by weaker demand and depreciation in the rupee, while Thai rates rose to a more
The release of genome-edited rice marks a policy and scientific shift, positioning India to lead biotech-driven farming amid climate, resource, and food security challenges. CD
TBS Report Vendors attribute the fall in rice prices to the arrival of Boro season paddy in the market. On the other hand, the price of vegetables remains high due to low seasonal
Nyein Nyein The Consumer Affairs Department under the Ministry of Commerce stated that reasonable market prices of rice for May 2025 were issued, and non-compliance with the set
‘As promised, the sale of P20 per kilo rice, which was initially launched on Labor Day, will resume right after the midterm elections. We had to temporarily pause the rollout in
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia. JAKARTA, May 9 (Xinhua) — Indonesia’s rice production projection for 2025 has been revised to over 34 million tons, up from the initial
INDONESIA is set to stop importing rice this year for the first time in decades, thanks to surging production and stockpiles in one of the world’s top growers of the staple
All India Rice Exporters Association president Satish Goel said the recent increase in prices of the commodity was owing to higher demand and not due to the ongoing India-Pakistan
Jasim Uddin Haroon. Bangladesh’s rice imports soared further during the first nine months of the current fiscal year as the government scrambled to replenish food reserves
The Rice Association The UK Rice Association welcomes the fine detail around rice import tariffs in the United Kingdom’s (UK) trade deal with India, which provides a win-win for
Among the alternatives are adding glutinous barley to rice and switching from rice to bread and pasta. Kengo Tabe / The Japan News TOKYO – Soaring rice prices and increased
09 April 2025, New Delhi: Basmati rice prices have surged by up to 10% over the past two weeks, halting a six-month decline. This increase comes as a result of
The increase was also driven by other factors, like changes in government’s rice export policy and weather patterns. Pallavi Nahata India-Pakistan tensions appear to be
India set to surpass China as world’s largest rice producer, raising concerns over subsidized production. Forrest Laws After years of subsidizing its rice farmers by paying
The Ministry of Agriculture aims to address rising rice prices by disclosing regional averages to improve distribution. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has
Lower rice prices will benefit price-sensitive consumers in Africa and other regions. By Channels Television Nigeria is among the top rice-importing countries currently reaping
Source: China Daily Thailand needs to further develop high-quality rice varieties and boost production to meet the market demand and maintain the kingdom’s competitiveness in
The average price for 5 kilograms of rice rose to ¥4,233 from ¥4,220 the previous week — more than double the level seen a year earlier. The average price of rice sold at
JAKARTA: Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman says that the government increased the national rice reserve to a record multi year-high of 3.5 million tonnes during the first four
India is the world’s biggest and Pakistan the fourth largest exporters of rice to import-reliant Southeast Asian nations. Hadi Azmi. The deepening conflict between India and
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia warned on May 7 that tensions between India and Pakistan could potentially disrupt rice imports to the heavily dependent South-east Asian nation,
Opeyemi Owoseni. Nigeria is reaping the benefits of a global slump in rice prices, as international markets adjust to rising supply levels and the removal of export restrictions
By The Manila Times. THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has begun scaling up the production of two zinc-rich rice varieties, with the aim of addressing zinc
Opeyemi Owoseni Nigeria is reaping the benefits of a global slump in rice prices, as international markets adjust to rising supply levels and the removal of export restrictions by
By Sanjeeb Mukherjee. The varieties will take at least 4 to 5 years to reach farmers after they complete the usual cycle of breeder, foundation and certified seeds. In a
By Reuters Global rice prices, which have tumbled to multi-year lows, are unlikely to fall further with top exporter India’s currency firming, but bulging Indian stockpiles
PUTRAJAYA: The nation’s rice stockpile currently stands at 200,000 metric tonnes, sufficient to meet domestic needs for some 6.66 months. Deputy Agriculture and Food
Reuters HANOI: Vietnam exported 1.125 million metric tons of rice in April, up 12.3% from the same month last year, government data showed on Tuesday. Rice export revenue in the
Indonesia is projected to have a rice surplus of 1.68 million tonnes through May 2025. Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s rice reserves have reached 3.1 million tonnes, the highest
The Cambodia Rice Federation (crf) said in a news release on Monday that Cambodia exported 282,315 tonnes of milled rice in the first four months of 2025, earning a gross revenue
By YANG WANLI in Bangkok. Thailand needs to further develop high-quality rice varieties and boost production to meet the market demand and maintain the kingdom’s
Source: Daily Sun Rice, edible oil imports rise amid economic stabilisation efforts Rice and edible oil imports to the country have shot up while wheat and sugar import decreased
New varieties promise 40% water saving INDIA has taken a bold leap into the future of agriculture with the announcement of the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties using
by Carla P. Gomez. The price of premium or imported rice has dropped by P2 to P5 per kilo in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s national rice stock in May 2025 reached 3,517,294 tons, the highest level recorded in the past 57 years, and was sourced entirely from
Pests are thriving under El Niño and migrating to southern China causing rice yield losses and a potential food shortage. Migratory pests from mainland Southeast Asia, thriving
FE REPORT State-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) sought allocation of 26,871 tonnes of rice to sell them among 5.374 million smart cardholder families at a subsidised
The ICAR says development of such seeds is ‘first-ever such achievement’ in the country using cutting-edge genome editing technology. The Indian Council of Agricultural
Brazilian rice exports to Central America are keeping expectations high and are a formidable incentive for southern Brazilian states’ farmers to prepare for another crop year,
By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday explained why it took time for him to fulfill his campaign promise of P20
PRICES rose for most major agricultural commodities in mid-April except for rice, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). A kilo of regular-milled rice posted a
ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman– Journalist Rice and edible oil imports to the country have shot up while wheat and sugar import decreased in the first eight months of the 2024-25
Windarto Jakarta. Indonesia’s national rice stock has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 3.5 million tons as of Sunday — the highest level recorded in any
By John Lovett A new economic study shows the potential for an ancient process to develop new domestic demand for rice and offset declining exports. That process is malting,
Story by Kaiser Jan Fuentes. CEBU CITY — Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has temporarily suspended the sale of P20-per-kilo rice under the provincial government’s Sugbo Merkadong
Minister releases world’s first genome edited rice varieties with higher yield, shorter duration. By Prabhudatta Mishra. India has set a target to reduce acreage under rice by 5
Reporter Rachel Caroline L. Toruan. TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman emphasized that boosting national rice reserves remains the
Shahadat Hossain. In the capital’s wholesale markets, BRRI-28 rice is selling at Tk58–60 per kg, Guti Shorna at Tk53–54, and Paijam at Tk55–57. Highlights: After months of
Reuters BENGALURU, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Indian rice prices climbed to a near one-month high this week, bolstered by an appreciation in the Indian rupee despite tepid demand,
Recorder Report KARACHI: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured to resolve all issues related to rice exports to bring more foreign exchange in the country.
A 20% export duty on parboiled and milled rice kicks in May 1, 2025, as India aims to secure food stocks and regulate rice trade amid inflation worries. The Ministry of Finance
By: Zacarian Sarao – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday that it is temporarily halting its P20 per kilo rice program until
Gene named QT12 identified by researchers from Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan boosts yields by 78%. News Desk Chinese scientists have discovered a key gene that
Story by Neil Jerome Morales. (Bloomberg) — The Philippine government plans to sell some of its rice inventories at heavily subsidized prices in May as residents in the
The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) on Tuesday sought Centre’s intervention in the Punjab government’s ban on hybrid paddy seeds, warning of significant
Only 1.4% of Japanese government-stockpiled rice sold through auctions in March has reached retailers, an agriculture ministry survey showed Wednesday. The auctioned rice totaled
The Ministry of Industry and Trade takes action against non-compliant traders in the Mekong Delta region. The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam has taken significant steps
Aurangzeb assures support for rice sector after meeting with industry leaders By News Desk Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb assured that the government would address
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