SHEHAB SUMON DHAKA: As Bangladeshis celebrate the main rice-harvesting season in mid-November, they will share part of their crop with Rohingya refugees, authorities said on
By Arvin Donley BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports declined sharply in marketing year 2024-25 in response to global competition, especially among white rice
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the first meeting of the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (NRPMC) for the 2025 fiscal year (1/2025),
Thai rice prices surge after large orders from China and Singapore, with jasmine paddy jumping up to 700 baht per tonne and further gains expected after the NRPMC meeting. Thai
Observer Online Report The government on Tuesday approved a proposal to import 50,000 metric tonnes of non-Basmati parboiled rice through international open tender for the current
Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun Agriculture Minister Suzuki’s “production in line with demand” policy forgets that the rice crisis was precisely born of a
Tokyo, Nov. 19 (Jiji Press)–The projected harvest of Japan’s 2025 staple rice as of Oct. 25 stood at 7,468,000 tons, up 10 pct from the previous year’s crop of
Chelo with kebab, polo with herbs or saffron – the scent of steaming rice used to fill every Iranian home. But now, for many of the country’s poorest, rising prices of
It okays importing LNG cargo, fertiliser Staff Correspondent A meeting of the advisory council committee on economic affairs on Tuesday agreed in principle to import 6 lakh
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – The 10th edition of Gastromasa, one of the world’s leading gastronomy gatherings, held earlier this month brought together internationally acclaimed chefs,
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is to hold discussions with Cofco Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company involved
ANN/VIETNAM NEWS – The Philippines’ move to prolong its suspension of regular and well-milled rice imports through the end of 2025 has caused worry among Vietnamese
FYQ1 buys boom over 8,133pc, banking on cheaper sales abroad Jasim Uddin Haroon Bangladesh ramps up rice import to build a contingency stock with the buys having soared over 8,133
Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Monday. The deadline
by Josie Garthwaite, Stanford University Severe flooding has slashed global rice yields in recent decades, threatening food security for billions of people who depend on the
By Wilnard Bacelonia MANILA – SenatorFrancis Pangilinan on Tuesday urged economic managers to promptly issue the new rice tariff-setting guidelines and release the
Flooding caused a loss of about 4.3 per cent of global rice production, roughly 18 million tonnes per year, between 1980 and 2015. India Today Environment Desk Severe flooding has
BSS KHULNA, Nov 16, 2025 (BSS) – Farmers across the Khulna region are in the peak of Aman paddy harvesting, working tirelessly to bring home their produce before any
Việt Nam is seeking to diversify rice export markets and sustain growth after the Philippines extended its import ban until the end of 2025. HÀ NỘI — The Philippines’
Reporter: Tempo.co TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo journalists submitted an interview request to Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman through multiple methods and via several
The government will provide one day’s food to Rohingya refugees during the Nabanna Festival, a traditional harvest festival. While speaking at a seminar held in Cox’s Bazar on
Source: Julius Karl D. Fieve Across Ghana’s diverse agricultural landscapes, from the fertile Volta lowlands in the east to the expansive savannas of the Northern Region,
Ada Pelonia The National Food Authority (NFA) has lowered the floor price of aging rice stocks by at least P2 per kilo in its bid to attract more bidders in its December
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas The Commerce Ministry plans to present requests from the private sector to stabilise rice and crop prices to the National
A collaborative initiative between the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Japanese government and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is
Court upholds ruling that basmati is grown in both Pakistan and India, dismisses India’s bid for exclusive certification rights By Monitoring Desk Pakistan has secured a major
Corn, wheat and soybean growers across the Upper Midwest produced record or near-record crop yields this year, according to the latest survey of agricultural lenders by the
By Othel V. Campos The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Clark Development Corp. (CDC) are set to launch the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program on Dec. 1, 2025 to provide
By: Zacarian Sarao – Reporter / @zacariansINQ MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday announced that its P20 rice program will reach Clark,
Experts warn Thailand’s rice industry is losing global competitiveness as yields decline, domestic prices collapse and decades of populist subsidies hinder farmers’
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas As Thai rice prices have hit a 20-year low, more than 90% of rice mills are facing losses while farmers are struggling with
Rizwan Bhatti KARACHI: In a major boost for the rice export sector, Pakistan has secured a significant legal victory over India, which lost the case in the New Zealand High Court
Vietnam possesses many high-quality rice varieties, yet most remain unfamiliar to global consumers due to weak branding, inconsistent market positioning and the absence of a
TOKYO: The average price of rice sold at supermarkets across Japan reached a record 4,444 yen per 5 kilograms, the farm ministry said Friday, extending an uptrend intact following
Ms Isah reaffirmed the programme’s commitment to boosting agricultural productivity and improving rural livelihoods. News Agency of Nigeria The Niger government and the
Reuters The Asian rice export markets were subdued this week, with rates in Thailand at their lowest level in 18 years due to subdued demand and ample supply from the new
Business Report : Bangladesh’s total rice production fell slightly in the last fiscal year (FY2024-25), despite farmers harvesting a record amount of Boro rice thanks to
Auther: TNA BANGKOK, Nov 14 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will chair the first meeting of the new National Rice Policy and Management Committee (NRPMC) on
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia YANGON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — Myanmar exported more than 1.5 million tons of rice and broken rice in the first seven months of the current fiscal
OUR STAFF REPORT KARACHI – The Sindh government has demanded the federal government to develop a mechanism to fix the price of paddy (rice) like it did on wheat
Sohel Parvez Bangladesh’s total rice production fell slightly in the last fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, even as farmers harvested a record Boro crop supported by favourable
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: The main markets for Kingdom’s milled rice include China, the EU markets and ASEAN member nations. Exports of both paddy rice and milled
The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) hosted a luncheon on the sidelines of the ongoing Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference (ISC), bringing together key
UNB The approvals came from a meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase held at the Cabinet Division Conference Room in the Secretariat, with Finance
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the construction of 100 new warehouses for state-run logistics company Bulog to strengthen the
Output drops to 3.54 million tons as cultivation area hits historic low. By Kim Ji-seop This year’s rice production was recorded at 3,539,000 tons, marking the fourth
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh – The Government of Bangladesh, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today held a handover ceremony for
By Yonhap Korea’s rice output declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, mainly due to a record low cultivation area and changing eating habits, government data
By: Keith Clores – @inquirerdotnet MANILA, Philippines – The locally-grown Dinorado rice, formally known as “Mabango,” received second place honors at the World’s
Despite millions of dollars in government-backed loans since 2016 to stabilise the rice sector, paddy prices continue to fall due to global market volatility, soaring production
Khmer Times Phnom Penh, November 12, 2025 — Cambodia has exported more than 11 million tonnes of agricultural products to international markets during the first 10 months
Faster paddy harvest has widened planting window, helping farmers push wheat acreage early. By Prabhudatta Mishra Sowing areas under all Rabi season crops have gained an early
Solomon Ekanem Nigeria and other rice producers in Africa are poised for significant gains as the continent’s rice market is projected to expand by $5 billion by 2030. With
Two HAFED employees suspended; SIT formed to probe ‘proxy procurement’ racket Parveen Arora / Tribune News Service Two more rice mills in Assandh block have come under the
BSS DHAKA, Nov 12, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have welcomed a fresh rice donation from South Korea to support the Rohingya
Agribusiness The Philippines will begin importing rice by January 2026, marking a critical transition toward a new, flexible tariff structure designed to stabilize domestic supply
Move over, basmati. Step aside, jasmine. There’s a new grain stealing the spotlight in the global rice arena—and it smells like sweet success. The Philippines’ own aromatic
By Samuel SAM An estimated 1,000,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice valued at GH¢5billion remain unsold in farming communities across the country due to a severe shortage of buyers.
Nhean Chamrong / Khmer Times Synopsis: The move signals the Royal Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting the agricultural sector as a pillar of rural income and national
Amid challenging market conditions, South Louisiana rice farmers secure premium prices through high milling yields, with expansion plans set for 2026 completion. Forrest Laws At a
By Vietnam News Agency Head of the National Food Agency of Indonesia (Bapanas) Andi Amran Sulaima has highlighted Indonesia’s influence on global rice prices by boosting
By KHOO GEK SAN and RAHIMY RAHIM KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is targeting to reduce rice imports by 2027, with local production expected to grow by 3% annually to reach 1.5 million
Youn Sreyti / Khmer Times Kampong Thom Provincial Governor Noun Pharath has urged all rice traders and rice mill owners in the province to buy rice from farmers at fair and
Source: ChiniMandi The recently held Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 here in the national capital’s Bharat Mandapam had brought together thousands of farmers,
By Kaori Kaneko KISARAZU, Japan (Reuters) -At a farmer’s market not far from Tokyo, more than 100 shoppers queued for a chance to get a kilo or so of Japanese rice for 500 yen
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas Thailand intends to sell other agricultural products to Singapore through a government-to-government (G2G) agreement
Kyrgyzstan delivered 678 tons of rice to Uzbekistan during January-August of this year. This is 8 times more compared to last year. In financial terms, the export volume increased
While Japan is aiming to increase its food self-sufficiency, both its farmland and number of farmers are in decline. In 2024, Japan’s total farmland covered an area of 4.3
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter / @jordeenelagare MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine and Korean governments inaugurated new rice seed processing and cold storage
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Last week, eight USA Rice members and staff—including representatives from Southern Rice & Cotton, TRC, Producers Rice Mill, GF&P Zaunbrecher
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has turned over a state-of-the-art Rice Processing System II (RPS II) worth P60.6 million to the Isabela Seed Grower’s Multi-Purpose
The sharp fall in Nigerian market prices is squeezing traders who held long positions earlier in the year expecting carry-over Q2-Q3 price strength. NIGERIA – Rice prices in
THE PHILIPPINES and South Korea have inaugurated new rice seed processing and cold storage facilities at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in the Science City of
Philippine Daily Inquirer Benchmark international prices of milled declined in October as harvests started or improved in some parts of the globe. This, amid sufficient supplies
Khmer Times Cambodia’s Malys Angkor has been crowned the World’s Best Rice 2025 at The Rice Trader (TRT) World Rice Conference, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from Nov. 7 to 9.
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has set guidelines on planned changes in tariffs for rice to the Philippines, the world’s top importer, starting in 2026. In an
FE REPORT After achieving a record procurement in the last Boro season, the government has decided to buy 0.7 million tonnes of rice and paddy from the local sources during the
The rice will be added to the government’s food stock to support market stabilisation and social safety net programs. UNB The government has approved the procurement of 50,000
Helen Flores, Alden Monzon – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has extended the 15 percent tax on imported rice until the end of the year
This marks the third time the Ong Cua ST25 brand, developed by Hero of Labour Ho Quang Cua, has won the prestigious title, following victories in 2019 and 2023. Phnom Penh
International rice prices fell 2.5 percent in October, surpassing the 2.1 per cent decline in the world’s overall food prices, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the
Chu Khoi With rice exports up in volume but down in value, Vietnamese exporters must work to grow their shipments to new markets. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and
By Aftab Ahmed HYDERABAD: The Sindh chapter of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has urged the federal government to immediately fix a support price for paddy and rice and restore
The government plans to procure 700,000 metric tonnes of rice and paddy from the current Aman season to ensure a stable food buffer and fair prices for farmers. Somoy Business
Author: DA Press Office The Department of Agriculture (DA) has concluded a nationwide series of multi-sectoral consultations on House Bill No. 1, the proposed Rice Industry and
Vietnam’s ST25 rice brand Ong Cua has shared the top honour of the “World’s Best Rice 2025” alongside Cambodia’s Phka Romdoul rice at the 2025 International World Rice
By GMA Integrated News Malacañang has issued an executive order extending the 15% tax on imported rice until December 31 of this year. Executive Order 105 also seeks to
TBS Report Finance adviser said inflation has slightly eased and the government is working to stabilise food supplies through domestic procurement and rice imports. The interim
Strengthening domestic rice production to meet public consumption has also bolstered the Indonesian Government Rice Reserve (CBP), which now totals 3.8 million tonnes. Hanoi
Singapore and Vietnam sign an MOU to develop a sustainable rice trade, creating the ASEAN Rice Hub and linking it to Singapore’s carbon market, CIX. On October 30, 2025,
Thailand maintains its export target for next year at 7.5 million tonnes, including 3.5 million tonnes of white rice, 1.7 million tonnes of hom mali rice, 1.4 million tonnes of
Reuters BENGALURU / HANOI / MUMBAI / BANGKOK / DHAKA: Asian rice export markets remained subdued this week with Indian and Vietnamese prices holding steady and Thai rates easing
The deal ensures a stable rice supply for Singapore while expanding market access for Thai farmers. SINGAPORE: Singapore and Thailand signed a rice trade agreement on Friday
Technological advances transform agriculture and food security. By Javier Blas In a world worried about looming food shortages triggered by the climate crisis, the collapse in
(People’s Daily Online) During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), China has vigorously advanced its seed industry revitalization initiative. The effort has
Vietnamese enterprises have set records across multiple areas, demonstrating strong export momentum that not only expands trade but also reinforces Vietnam’s position in global
By Pratik Parija / Bloomberg (Nov 6): Rice prices in Asia are poised to fall further as a bumper Indian harvest adds to plentiful global supply, while the world’s biggest
Rice export revenues in the month fell 64.8% from a year earlier to $177 million. Reuters HANOI: Vietnam exported 344,000 metric tons of rice in October, down 56.2% from the same
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Philippines will resume importing rice by January next year, with a new tariff rate to be imposed on the imported grain, which will be
Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Gholam Reza Koll Mohammadi, has announced the establishment of a joint rice research centre between Iran and China. The initiative
Gene-editing technology is being deployed to safeguard one of the world’s most vital food staples. Pairwise announced on November 3, 2025, that it has licensed its Fulcrum®
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated the first export consignment of 12
06 November 2025, New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Azeem Ahmed Khan Pakistan’s food group exports slumped by 31.4 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal year 2025-26, falling to $1.11 billion from $1.62
Government spokesperson provides update on Thai rice export talks with China, as China seeks to continue discussions to meet 500,000-ton import target for this year under
Source: India.com Dubai, a desert city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), does not produce rice. It relies on imports for its rice. Consequently, questions are being raised about
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Andi Amran Sulaiman, highlighted Indonesia’s influence on global rice prices by boosting production
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday assured the public that the country’s rice supply will remain stable despite the massive
By PTV NEWS – BJLC. By Brian Campued The Department of Agriculture (D.A.) expressed hope that the extension of the rice import ban would continue to raise farmgate prices of
India Shipping News NEW DELHI: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India,
Reporter: Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Amran Sulaiman, ensures that the rice supply and price stabilization program
Asia remained Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for 44.7% of the total turnover, followed by the Americas with 22.7% and Europe with 13.8%. Africa and Oceania
Source: China Economic Net Recently, China’s Honglian hybrid rice achieved promising results in Pakistan, with the yields of its three varieties H13, H14 and H15 reaching 11.3
Posted by: Denis Chabrol Even as the government is lobbying for more rice markets in places like Mexico and Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Finance’s mid-year report on
Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) is produced by blending rice flour with micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
The total purchase in October crossed 119 lt. By Prabhudatta Mishra Centre’s rice purchase at minimum support price (MSP) got a further boost during the second half of October
Metro News A LOCAL brand has become the first in the country to introduce rice specially crafted for Korean dishes. With K-pop and Korean culture continuing to captivate
By Sutanuka Ghosal, ET Bureau Synopsis: Rice prices have dropped considerably after the festive season. This is due to a larger kharif rice harvest this year. Common non-basmati
ABS-CBN News MANILA — Rice supply in the Philippines remains stable despite the onslaught of typhoon Tino, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Tuesday. Typhoon
Reporter: Nandito Putra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) estimates that the national rice production in 2025 will reach 34.77 million tons. This figure
President Marcos initially suspended importation of regular and well-milled rice for two months from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 through EO 93 to counter the sharp decline in palay prices
Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing drought-resistant hybrid rice varieties with
“India is a traditional ally… When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mauritius, some agreements were signed. But so far, there is no agreement on rice supply,” said
NEWS WIRE DERA ISMAIL KHAN – The Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) Dera Ismail Khan inaugurated the Crawler-Type Rice Combine Harvester imported from China,
Nhean Chamrong / Khmer Times Synopsis: Ministry of Agriculture Dith Tina asks officials to investigate middlemen manipulating trade in each province and to coordinate with traders
Dr Tasneem Ahmad Pakistan’s rice export crisis has once again exposed deep-rooted weaknesses in the country’s agricultural governance. The sharp 28 per cent fall in rice
The initial suspension ran from September 1 to October 31 and aimed to counter the sharp decline in rice prices ahead of the wet harvest season. By: Elizabeth Gonzales Philippine
Philippines MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved the extension of the rice import ban until the end of the year to help stabilise farm-gate prices of “palay”
By Giselle P. Jordan THE Philippines has deposited 4,417 samples of Filipino rice in the so-called Doomsday Vault in Norway, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Sunday. The
By Choy Nyen Yiau KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Malaysia is now looking to rationalise subsidies for basic goods such as sugar, rice and cooking oil, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 2 signed an official dispatch urging ministries, agencies, and localities to promptly address the aftermath of recent floods in central
Far from Nueva Ecija’s sun-baked paddies, a fragment of the Philippines now lies in slumber beneath Arctic ice. It is not a misdirected balikbayan box—it is 4,417 samples of
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has ensured that the rice stock rotation period will be kept to a maximum of six months to maintain the freshness and
Pakistan became the country’s significant rice supplier after India banned non-basmati rice exports in 2023 to cool down domestic markets. Sanjeeb Mukherjee New Delhi
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