Reuters Vietnam’s rice prices fell to a more than two-month low this week on subdued demand and poor crop quality, while Indian rates held steady amid sluggish export demand and
Basmati exports drop 45.5% to 137,000 tonnes; exporters urge reforms to restore competitiveness. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan’s rice exports declined by 28% during the first
Global New Light of Myanmar The international rice price has fallen by 40% compared to last year, leading to a decline in export price of rice such as Ae-ma-hta and Ngasein,
By Wang Xiaotong VEHARI, Oct 31 (China Economic Net) – Recently, China’s Honglian hybrid rice achieved promising results in Pakistan, with the yields of its three
Nguyệt Hà The agreement laying a solid foundation for promoting stable and sustainable rice trade between the two countries. Vietnam and Singapore on October 30 signed a
Business Correspondent The Ministry of Commerce has extended the deadline for aromatic rice exports to November 30. The previous deadline was September 30. A total of 50 companies
By A Representative The Coalition for a GM-Free India has accused the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture of committing what it termed
The Ministry of Finance has decided to release rice from the state reserves for Tuyen Quang Province as well as various rescue and relief materials from the state reserves for
Independent researcher calls for putting out all data and conducting proper testing, as is done for all GMOs. By Prabhudatta Mishra The Coalition for a GM-Free India on Thursday
Pakistan has urged the European Union (EU) to fast-track the long-pending geographical indication (GI) registration for basmati rice, while also calling for the restoration of
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam highlighted SunRice’s latest joint project with ACIAR on building a sustainable rice value chain for smallholder farmers in
‘Securing global and regional partnerships is essential for ensuring a stable supply of rice for Singapore,’ says Minister Grace Fu. Shikhar Gupta [SINGAPORE] Singapore and
By KHOO GEK SAN and TEH ATHIRA YUSOF KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian consumers are now choosing rice based on brand and taste rather than price, as the retail price of imported white
Trade ties get big push at Apec meeting in South Korea NEWSPAPER SECTION: News, WRITER: Post Reporters Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will ask Chinese President Xi Jinping
“Through BIRC 2025, we aim to build a future where Indian farmers, exporters, and innovators move forward together—creating value for the economy while protecting the
By Muskan Agarwal In 2024, Cambodian rice exports rose 14% year over year, primarily fueled by a significant rise in paddy exports to Vietnam, which accounted for 89% of total
By Leander C. Domingo IN a landmark development that can boost the nation’s food security, the National Food Authority (NFA) broke ground on a cutting-edge, P800-million
Kenya maintained the region’s highest rice price at US$1,264 per metric ton (MT) in both months, reflecting a marginal month-on-month decline of 0.03%. EAST AFRICA – National
By Carah Hart Peter Bachmann tells Brownfield “in prior years, they would buy one or two cargoes of rice and now they’re buying two or three cargoes of rice minimum, if not
FE REPORT The government has extended the deadline for exporting aromatic rice to international markets by one month, sources said. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) issued an order
From the start of the year through October 15, Vietnam exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice. Despite this significant export volume, domestic paddy and rice prices have
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, under the leadership of Governor Ramon V. Guico III, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
The project on Sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked with green growth in the Mekong River Delta by 2030 (the
The Hans India Hyderabad: A high-level brainstorming session was held on Tuesday at the Agri Hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Rajendranagar,
Agribusiness APEDA’s new roadmap blends trade expansion with sustainability and supply chain resilience India, already the world’s preeminent rice exporter, is now scripting
The BIRC 2025 is scheduled to be held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 30–31 October 2025. The event, led by industry bodies with government support, aims
By VNA Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice from the beginning of the year until Oct. 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases
Reuters NEW DELHI: India’s rice traders plan to seek export deals for the new season’s crop with buyers in emerging markets such as Iraq, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, a top
Pakistan raised strong concerns over the Basmati trade issue and ethanol exports during talks with the European Parliament’s Development Committee. Commerce Minister
From: CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence By Arelene Julia Malabayabas, Melanie Connor, Arielle Sandrine Rafanomezantsoa, Edgar Twine, Jane Nabikyu, and Ruvicyn Bayot
SGGP The Vietnam Customs under the Ministry of Finance yesterday reported that there was a surge in rice exports to new markets such as China and Africa. According to the Vietnam
Source: Profit by Pakistan Today Pakistan’s rice exports to China increased 63% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching $45.27 million compared with $27.85 million
SGGP The main challenge in the Mekong Delta is managing its abundant rice straw. The key to finding value in this byproduct is to shift towards sustainable practices that turn
By Jenrie C. Del Rosario It began with what seemed like an ordinary dinner. As rice cooked on the stove one evening, 62-year-old Ricardo Del Rosario of Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan,
By Ogaga Ariemu Economists and financial analysts have explained that conflict of interest is the reason why the recent drop in the price of rice attracted mixed feelings from
Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice as of October 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases by exporters, according to the
Pham Long According to statistics from Enterprise Singapore, Vietnam is currently the third largest rice supplier to Singapore, after India and Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister Bui
The Vietnamese side has confirmed to contribute rice seeds to Cuba’s upcoming national rice cultivation programme. The programme covers 133 municipalities across 14 local
BIRC 2025 to Unlock Rs 1.80 lakh crore in new rice markets; Rs 25,000 crore export MoUs expected The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of
Author: DA Press Office The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving swiftly to consolidate nationwide consultations on the comprehensive revision of the Rice Tariffication Law
Sukanta Halder New automatic rice mills will now need a no-objection certificate as the government seeks to spread them more evenly across the country. Although paddy is grown in
As rains lash the region, farmers who are forced to store their harvest in the open near DPCs face mounting losses. N Ramesh, Mohamed Salahudeen THANJAVUR/NAGAPATTINAM: A
A total of 3,500 metric tons of ‘Ponni Samba’ rice have been imported into the country, Sri Lanka Customs has stated. The decision to import ‘Ponni Samba’ rice has been
by Peter Anayo Rice prices have dropped drastically in several Lagos markets due to a surge in imports through the borders, easing the burden on consumers. The development,
By: Gabriel Pabico Lalu – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s two executive orders (EO) related to the agricultural sector are not
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Rangpur Like previous years, farmer laborers are earning well from early harvesting of short-term Aman rice to lead a better life during the
The event will target Rs 1.80 lakh crore in new rice import markets currently sourced from India’s competitors Parul India is setting its sights on expanding its dominance
By Giselle P. Jordan THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday expanded the government’s P20 per kilogram (kg) rice, or the Benteng Bigas Meron Na! program to Davao City. It
In January-September this year, Azerbaijan imported 42,303 tons of rice worth $39.8 million, Report informs, citing the State Customs Committee. Compared to the same period last
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday issued Executive Order (EO) 100 establishing a floor price for palay (unhusked rice) and
Over 3,000 farmers and FPOs, 1,000 foreign buyers from 80 countries, and 2,500 exporters, millers, to participate. By BL New Delhi Bureau India has identified 26 countries as
Reuters BENGALURU / HANOI, MUMBAI / BANGKOK / DHAKA: Indian rice exports edged up from a more than nine-year low this week, supported by a stronger rupee despite muted demand,
Pakistan exported semi- or wholly-milled rice worth $34.30 million. APP BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China reached $45.27 million in the third quarter of 2025, up 63%
India produced around 150 million tonnes of rice in FY2024-25 from nearly 47 million hectares, accounting for about 28% of global output. By Abhimanyu Sharma India’s rice
Tokyo, Oct. 24 (Jiji Press)–The average price of rice sold at about 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week ended Sunday rose 109 yen from the previous week to 4,251 yen
According to data from Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), the city-state imported 87.8 million SGD (about 67.5 million USD) worth of rice from
India is stepping up its rice exports, targeting 26 global markets like the Philippines and the UK. The Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 will unify stakeholders to
As a case in point, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) termed Japan a huge market for Indian rice, having identified 7 varieties
WASHINGTON DC – Earlier today, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the launch of a Section 301 investigation into China’s compliance with the
Sumaira FH BEIJING, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Oct, 2025) Pakistan’s rice exports to China reached $45.27 million in the third quarter of 2025, up
Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Wednesday. The deadline for
Posted to Maritime Reporter Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, has announced international tenders for the purchase of 78,744 tons
BSS DHAKA, Oct 22, 2025 (BSS) – The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase today gave approval for the import of a total of 100,000 metric tonnes of rice
Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese agriculture ministry plans to resume purchases of rice for the government’s stockpiling, starting with next year’s
By SHO ITO/ Staff Writer The trading price of newly harvested rice hit a record high in September, rising 63 percent compared with the same month last year, farm
The non-basmati rice from Dubai will be procured from M/s Credent One FZCO at a rate of $355.99 per tonne. Daily Sun Report, Dhaka The government has approved the purchase of a
Bansal further said OSCSC, the paddy procurement agency for the state, has not paid the custody and maintenance charges to the millers for KMS 2023-24 and 24-25. Express News
The Odisha government has collaborated with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC)-2025, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October
Raw Rice Rs. 210/kg, Nadu Rs. 220/kg, Samba Rs. 230/kg, Ponni Samba Rs. 240/kg, Kiri Ponni/Paal Ponni Rs. 255/kg The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued a gazette notification
Organised by IREF in collaboration with Apeda, Kribhco is the main sponspor of the event. By BL Chennai Bureau Over 5,000 farmers and 1,000 cooperatives are expected to take part
Nyein Nyein China was the largest buyer of Myanmar rice with over one million tonnes of rice and broken rice in the past six months of the current financial year 2025-2026
After 23 years of implementation (2002–2025), the Vietnam – Cuba cooperation project on rice production (VIBA) has achieved remarkable success, helping the Caribbean nation
The food ministry has allowed the state government to lift rice in advance from the central pool for food security and nutrition schemes till March 2026. Bijoy Pradhan
The five reasons are: rising production costs, disconnect with global market trends, limited impact of cheaper imports, controlled import regime, and weather shocks and supply
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the implementation of new maximum retail prices for imported rice varieties, effective from yesterday (21). According to the
UNB The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) today (22 October) gave approval for the import of a total of 100,000 metric tonnes of rice, including parboiled
Reporter Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, stated that around 30,000 government rice reserves stored in Bulog
CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Colombo, October 22 (Daily Mirror) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced revised maximum retail prices (MRPs) for
Jane Rickards Domestic rice supply is a great security concern in Taiwan, one that’s been stoked by trade negotiations with the United States. Washington wants more access to
Simultaneously, it has floated tenders for bulk sale of rice to traders at ₹2,800 per quintal, allowing purchases of up to 50,000 tonnes per bidder. By Prabhudatta Mishra The
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia plans to accelerate rice field development in its eastern regions as part of long-term efforts to stabilize prices and strengthen food security,
Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Monday. The deadline for submission
THE Economic Development Committee (EDCom) said it is seeking to strike a balance between protecting farmers and limiting the inflationary impact on consumers in adjusting rice
Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agriculture ministry is considering a review of the appropriate level for the government’s rice stockpiling, informed sources
Reporter: Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Head of the Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas), Amran Sulaiman, stated that there are more than one million
Sohel Parvez, S Dilip Roy Farmers have started harvesting Aman season paddy in some northwestern regions amidst expectations of an increase in production, according to
By Giselle P. Jordan MANILA, Philippines — The average retail price of rice slightly increased while that of chicken decreased in early October, according to the Philippine
Traders blame it on cheaper grain from UP, West Asia conflict, US tariffs. Ruchika Khanna Basmati growers are staring at losses for the second consecutive year as the prices have
The Rice Department will meet with key agencies and rice mills to draft measures preventing paddy prices from falling during the 2025/26 harvest season. The Rice Department will
Rizwan Bhatti KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has voiced strong concern over its exclusion from the recently constituted National Agritrade Food
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Chinese technology and agricultural machinery
“All types of rice have their respective HET levels and regulations that must be followed,” Jakarta (ANTARA) – The government will revoke the business licenses
Source: Agravery.com In January-September 2025, Ukraine imported 77,806 tons of rice worth 49,331 thousand US dollars, according to the State Customs Service. For comparison, in
The Osudotu Agriculture Co-operative Society, a group made up primarily of rice farmers in Asutuare, has appealed to the government for urgent intervention to help boost rice
With over 8 billion people worldwide, Vietnam’s biotech-powered agriculture is helping secure global food supplies. At the forum “Gene editing in agriculture – Strategic
The average price of rice sold at some 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week through Sunday dropped ¥63 from the previous week to ¥4,142 per 5 kilograms, the agriculture
LAHORE – Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Chairman Malik Faisal Jahangir Saturday demanded representation in the National Agri-Trade Food Safety
FMT Reporters An executive councillor says Mardi is awaiting help from Fujian to plant ratoon rice for the new padi season next month. PETALING JAYA: Penang is ready to be a
While Pakistan earns $3.2 billion from rice exports, the farmers who grow it receive barely half the price they did a few seasons ago, leading to widespread anger. Iftikhar Talpur
New research reveals that rice paddy microbes, and not soil arsenic levels alone, dictate arsenic toxicity and crop losses; managing microbial balance may thus be key to
Thai prices hit lowest since October 2007, as demand from Asian, African buyers remains weak WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week
ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Thai prices extend slump to 18-year low as demand falters. Reuters By Anushree Mukherjee Oct 16 (Reuters) – Thailand’s rice export
As the Philippines and Indonesia tighten rice imports, Vietnamese exporters are expanding into Africa, where demand for the grain is rising rapidly. Vietnam’s rice industry
ANN/THE NATION – Thailand’s rice export industry has raised concerns following the signing of a new trade agreement between the United States and Japan, which could see
With early shipments of rice from the 2025 harvest having reached the market, attention is turning to supply, demand and prices amid uncertainty over how this summer’s
By Susan Reidy SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US — Cibus, which specializes in development and licensing of gene-edited plant traits, and AgVayā, a strategic growth advisory firm,
By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked P3.3 billion to improve rice yield and reduce postharvest losses over the next
Thailand’s rice export sector is expressing alarm after a new trade agreement between the United States and Japan was sealed, potentially cutting Thailand’s rice quota
Experts and farmer unions demand a consistent and science-backed policy on hybrid paddy rather than reactive bans and sudden market shifts that leave both farmers and millers in
Plenty of supply and hesitant buyers are dragging down rice prices across Asia, while Bangladesh faces rising costs at home despite a healthy harvest. Finimize Newsroom What’s
Vietnamese rice exporters are seeking new export markets after the Philippines signaled the possibility of extending its rice import ban through the end of 2025. The Philippine
Elizabeth Mills, Writer, Forum Stories Who doesn’t eat rice? And that’s fundamentally the challenge. A staple foodstuff for more than half of the world’s population and an
By: Radio Angulo Cuba, on its path toward food sovereignty, will expand its rice-growing areas with the planting of 200,000 hectares of the crop next year. The agricultural
By Iylia Marsya Iskandar, Nor Ain Mohamed Radhi KUALA LUMPUR: The government has yet to decide on the proposed increase in the price of local white rice from RM2.60 to RM3.60
Hamza Habib ISLAMABAD: Sluggish performance of the textile sector and a sharp decline in the rice exports are seen as factors mainly responsible for ballooning the trade deficit
Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA) – Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan stated on Wednesday that Indonesia has successfully achieved rice self-sufficiency, with a
Source: Asia News Network Paddy harvesting started only last month in the lower Sindh region, and farmers — mostly small landholders — are already complaining about
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture has signaled that the government will extend the ban on rice importation, originally set for September and October, until the end of
India plans to double its agricultural exports over the next five years, targeting new global markets for rice. Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized reforms in the public
RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will certify legislation to amend the rice tarrification law as urgent, Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food
Press Release KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is organising a series of awareness seminars and workshops on Aflatoxin and Maximum Residue Level (MRL)
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: Exported milled rice varieties include fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice. Cambodia exported nearly
Mohammad Hussain Khan Paddy harvesting started only last month in the lower Sindh region, and farmers mostly small landholders are already complaining about “unjustified
Ghana became Vietnam’s largest rice buyer in September, accounting for nearly 22% of total exports after the Philippines temporarily suspended imports. Vietnam exported 6.83
Economists alert to risk of farmers being deprived of fair price. JASIM UDDIN HAROON Rice imports into Bangladesh spiked by nearly a record 5,400 per cent in the first two
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Agriculture and the State Logistics Board (Bulog) are focused on improving rice storage management to prevent rice quality decline in the
India’s central rice stock continues to surge past 47 million tonnes (MT), significantly above the buffer norm, despite record open market sales, ethanol, and welfare scheme
Nigeria Collaborates with local farmers to achieve target Laleye Dipo in Minna Niger State is targeting the harvest of 360,000 metric Tonnes of Rice next dry season and has
Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: The One-Stop Agricultural Service mechanism helps farmers get everything they need — from planting to selling — through a single,
Abul Kashem & Shaikh Abdullah Import of 1 lakh tonne rice ongoing, more by Nov. Highlights: The government is urgently importing 4 lakh tonnes of rice to maintain
HANOI: Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Singaporean Minister-in-Charge of Energy, and Science and Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry
By Our Correspondent LAHORE – Pakistan has seen a noticeable decrease in the prices of pulses, rice, and sugar, driven by falling international commodity prices and a rising
As of the end of September 2025, the Philippines had imported 3.5 million tonnes of rice, far exceeding the “reasonable” level of 2.7 million tonnes expected for this period
Staff Correspondent – Dhaka A large portion of Bangladesh’s rice imports come from India. Recently, India imposed new conditions on its rice exports. However, these
Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s 2025 staple rice harvest is forecast to reach a nine-year high of 7,477,000 tons, up 10 pct from the previous year, the agriculture
Reporter: Eka Yudha Saputra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that Indonesia will achieve rice self-sufficiency within three months,
The base price of rice in Asia has dropped to the lowest level in the past decade. This situation will lead to a decrease in expenses for households and countries dependent on
The NBDF will use the funds for promotional and research activities, training, and trade initiatives, while APEDA’s share is to be used as “service and infrastructure
Md Masud Retail prices remain largely unchanged, frustrating consumers. Highlights: The price of rice in the country’s markets has started to decline. Over the past two
Price a Priority A survey, conducted in September by the recipe-sharing website Cookpad, asked 1,037 site users about their attitudes toward shinmai (newly harvested
The restriction, introduced on September 1 for a period of 60 days, was aimed at supporting farmers facing falling paddy rice prices during the harvest season. PHILIPPINES –
NIIGATA — Rice grown in dry fields in the first year of trial cultivation has been harvested here recently to the joy of the people involved in the project. The
California grows mostly medium-grain Calrose with a small amount of long grain. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Organic Center, which supports science-based organic research, wants to
Synopsis: An Indian firm, Bagadiya Brothers Pvt Ltd, has won a significant international rice import tender from Bangladesh. The company will supply 50,000 tonnes of rice. This
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — Inbound rice shipments this year have declined as of early October amid the government’s temporary import ban.
Global New Light of Myanmar The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) aims to meet rice export of 1.8 million tonnes during the second half of the current financial year 2025-2026, with
The new organization will represent collective interests before the state and international partners to improve competitiveness of locally produced rice. BENIN – Benin has
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has assured that all rice from the Government Rice Reserves (CBP) distributed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) is
Vibhor Mohan Chandigarh: While heavy rains and floods have already derailed the state govt’s plan to start paddy procurement a fortnight early to manage high moisture
India’s aggressive export drive is likely to extend its grip on global rice trade, where it already accounts for around 40% of shipments. INDIA – India, the world’s leading
By Hien Nguyen The Philippines, the top rice importer globally, plans to keep rice imports banned until April to support farmers but allow a one-month window for inbound
BSS DHAKA, Oct 7, 2025 (BSS) – The government today recommended approval of a number of proposals including procurement of some 2.30 lakh metric tons (MTs) of
India’s ambitious target of exporting 20 million tonnes of non-basmati rice in 2024–25 faces a setback as cheaper supplies from Myanmar and Pakistan undercut Indian prices in
UNB The price of per tonne rice has been fixed at $359.77. The government today (7 October) approved a proposal to import 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati parboiled rice from India
Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: Besides rice, Cambodia exports many key agricultural products, including fresh and dried cassava, cashew nuts, fresh mangoes, fresh bananas,
By: Kurt Dela Peña – Content Researcher Writer With almost 20 typhoons lashing at the Philippines every year, farmers, especially those tilling lands for palay, find
By Peggy Corlin From the Punjab plains to Brussels — who would have thought that the dispute over basmati’s origin would end up on Europeans’ plates? In the midst of
By Amanda Lim Vietnam’s rice sector faces mounting pressure as the Philippines import ban could stay in place until year-end, raising concerns over further price falls for
Broad decline in the world rice price points to India’s decision to lift rice export ban. Ryan Loy, Alvaro Durand-Morat At a Glance The 2025 planting season was marred by
Reuters HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice which closed on Monday was estimated at
The results of the assessment will later be used to streamline the rice supply policy in the future after the end of the 2025 Subsidized BPT Special Programme on August 31. THE
OSAKA – Police arrested a couple in Osaka Prefecture on Monday on suspicion of attempting to fraudulently import rice, disguising the shipment as mung beans. The Osaka
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) stated that the government will reprocess 29.99 thousand tons of rice that have deteriorated to improve its quality
By GMA Integrated News The Marcos administration will lift the ban on rice importation in January 2026 but will reimpose it again from February to April that same year,
MANILA: The Philippines plans to broadly extend its ban on rice imports until April to support farmers in the world’s biggest buyer of the grain, a move that’s likely to put
For the January-September period, rice exports fell 1.6% from a year earlier to 6.9 million tons Reuters HANOI: Vietnam exported 483,000 metric tons of rice in September, down
Tribune News Service The government has introduced a significant relaxation in rice export regulations, aimed at streamlining trade to Europe. The Directorate General of Foreign
Almost 40% drop in purchase price of paddy sparks protests from agrarian community. Our Correspondent HYDERABAD: A close to 40% drop in the purchase price of the rice crop has
Mohit Khanna – Tribune News Service In a major respite for the flood-hit farmers in Punjab, the pace of paddy procurement is gradually improving although crop arrival
Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to finalise the deal by December. Business Today Desk
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Vietnam rice export prices continued to drop as the Philippines, its largest market for the grain,
Mizzima China has emerged as the top importer of Myanmar rice in the first five months of the 2025–26 financial year, purchasing nearly half a million tonnes of rice and broken
THE national rice inventory rose 24.7% year on year at the start of the 60-day rice import freeze, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Rice stocks as of Sept. 1,
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio The Philippines will implement a one-month rice import window in January next year and reimpose a halt from February to April, as the
Sum Manet / Khmer Times Cambodia has made a strong impression on the international stage as 13 of its leading rice exporters took part in ANUGA 2025, the world’s premier food
JAKARTA – The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) emphasized that food self-sufficiency, especially rice
Yasir Wardad Rice prices continue to rise in Bangladesh despite record local production and high imports, increasing hardship for ordinary consumers. In Dhaka’s retail
By VNA The Philippine Department of Agriculture said on Thursday that the Marcos administration had ramped up agricultural support and expanded the harvest area of paddy to drive
Story by Bangkok Post Thai export prices retreated further this week and hovered near nine-year lows, hurt by ample supplies and meagre demand, while Indian prices edged up from
Our Correspondent, New Delhi The Indian government has announced that exports of non-basmati rice will now be allowed only after registration with the Agricultural and Processed
Rice sourced from India and Thailand typically enters the region through Cotonou before being re-exported informally into Nigeria. WEST AFRICA – Rice prices in West
Lifts ban after more than two years, expects higher production. Reuters NEW DELHI: India on Friday lifted its ban on exports of de-oiled rice bran with immediate effect, ending
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman reaffirmed his optimism that Indonesia is on the verge of achieving rice self-sufficiency, citing a surge in
Rice stocks held by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have surged to a 10-year high of 36.3 million tonnes (MT), 2.5 times the required buffer, primarily due to robust crop
AKP The Royal Government of Cambodia inaugurated a new agricultural initiative on Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation’s rice seed sector and improving farmers’
By Oh Gwui-hwan The retail price of rice has surged nearly 30% from a year ago, topping 270,000 won per sack. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation
Guyana’s rice industry is entering a new era, with bold government investments driving higher yields, stronger prices for farmers, and expansion into international markets,
Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Thai export prices retreated further this week and hovered near nine-year lows, hurt by ample supplies and meager demand,
Korea’s rice output is projected to fall for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, primarily due to a record low cultivation area, data showed on Thursday.Rice production is
By Lee Ho-jun 1st, Seochon in Jongno District, Seoul. With Chuseok approaching, the alleys were crowded with people, but only the rice cake shop was quiet. In past years, packing
Nepal’s rice and paddy imports surged by 45.9% in the first month of 2025/26, reaching Rs. 2.91 billion compared to Rs. 2.00 billion in the same period last year.
The Telangana government has urged the Centre to increase the state’s Kharif procurement target for 2025-26 to 53.6 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of rice, equivalent to 80 LMT of
Government Launches Nationwide Discount Events to Stabilize Rising Holiday Costs. By Kim Ji-seop, Jung Seok-woo With Chuseok approaching on the 6th, major food ingredient prices
Eisen Bernard Bernardo Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a powerful tool for transforming agriculture, and nowhere is this more evident than in the global effort to create a
TNN Lucknow: Paddy procurement in Uttar Pradesh will be conducted in a phased manner across the western and eastern regions during the Kharif marketing year. In western UP,
Press Release SIALKOT: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) successfully concluded its five-seminar series on “Management of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) and
Low yield and market rates, coupled with rainfall and floods mean farmers are getting prices lower than last year. Vivek Mishra The floods this year in Punjab have caused a drop
Ruchika Khanna / Tribune News Service As much as 117 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of rice is expected to be produced in Punjab from the 180 LMT of paddy projected to arrive in the
Zahid Baig LAHORE: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has pledged to capitalize on the improving bilateral relations of Pakistan with Saudi Arabia and Iran to
By: Ted C. Mendoza The decline in the price of palay (unmilled rice) is a serious issue faced by our farmers. Currently, the price of palay is only ₱8/kg, resulting in a
Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s rice output is projected to fall for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 primarily due to a record low cultivation
Rice jumps 15.9% amid supply shortages; bread, eggs drive core inflation to 2%. By Jung Seok-woo As prices of food items such as rice, bread, coffee, and eggs surged, the consumer
Concerns over recognising Pakistan’s application for GI tag likely to complicate talks. By Subramani Ra Mancombu India will likely not accept any proposal from the European
Hanoi, September 30 (VNA) – Vietnam exported 6.6 million tonnes of rice, earning nearly 3.4 billion USD as of September 15, up 1.5% in volume, but down 17% in value compared
Song Hà The Multilateral Trade Policy Department will promote negotiations with the EU and the UK to amend the list of fragrant rice varieties eligible for tariff quotas under
Global New Light of Myanmar China was the largest buyer of Myanmar rice with 498,926 tonnes of rice and broken rice in the past five months of the current financial year 2025-2026
The case arises from the government’s plan to import 250,000 metric tonnes of rice. KENYA – The High Court in Mombasa has issued interim orders restraining the Agriculture and
The National Food Authority (NFA) has mobilized truckloads of rice to storm‑ravaged Masbate—one of multiple relief measures ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu
The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) has set an export target of 3 mnt for the current financial year, building on steady growth from the previous year. China remains the largest
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