The increase in exports is led majorly by non-Basmati varieties as Pakistan pivots towards selling cheaper rice to low-value markets. Behind the increase is a major water crisis
by Bioengineer In the face of climate change, the agricultural sector is increasingly becoming a focal point for greenhouse gas emissions analysis, particularly methane
Nazmul Hossain Just as freshly harvested Aman season rice is flooding markets across Bangladesh and farmers are preparing fields for the crucial Boro season, the government has
Basmati exports surge over 50% as Pakistan overtakes Vietnam in monthly rice shipments. Pakistan’s rice exports rebounded strongly in December 2025, rising 14% month-on-month
Thai Rice Exporters Association says proposed DIT minimum rice stockpiling rules won’t affect exporters, noting most already hold more than required stocks. A senior figure at
Ada Pelonia THE country’s rice output settled at 19.68 million metric tons (MMT) in 2025, falling short of reaching another record harvest. Data from the Philippine Statistics
Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has spent her early tenure in a flurry of activity after campaigning
By Global Times The handover ceremony for the first batch of rice under China’s emergency food assistance program to Cuba was held on Monday local time at a grain transit
By Daily Excelsior KOLKATA, Jan 19: Indian rice millers and exporters have welcomed Bangladesh’s fresh permission for private sector imports of 2 lakh metric tonnes of parboiled
Khalid Saeed Wattoo | Dr Waqar Ahmad Historically, Pakistan’s agricultural policy has primarily emphasised crop yield improvements as the main driver of agricultural growth.
by Caleb Obiowo India is actively seeking new markets for its basmati rice as political unrest and economic instability in Iran disrupt shipments and delay payments. The Indian
Policy seen as buffer against price swings NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika Rice experts say the stockpile requirement is
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan meets the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo. BR Web Desk Pakistan and Indonesia agreed on Tuesday to