The country produces an estimated 300,000 tonnes of rice annually against a national demand of about one million tonnes. KENYA – Kenya’s High Court has cleared the government
Global New Light of Myanmar According to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), industry experts, resource persons, and guest speakers were invited to the Rice Milling and Production
The process requires not only active participation from enterprises, but also close coordination of the State and strong support from credit institutions, according to the
FE REPORT Suppliers have raised the prices of aromatic rice and non-packaged edible oils ahead of Shab-e-Barat and the upcoming Ramadan. The maximum retail price of packaged
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is widening access to affordable rice and basic food staples in Manila, scaling up the KADIWA ng Pangulo and the P20 “Benteng Bigas, Meron
SGGP The Ministry of Industry and Trade reported that the Philippines is Vietnam’s largest rice export market, accounting for nearly 40 percent of total exports in 2025. The
Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: With rice exports under pressure, the commerce ministry has stepped up diplomatic outreach to expand market access by engaging Islamabad-based
‘Declining rice exports may face further difficulties’ Samaa TV The government has fixed a minimum export price for rice as the experts have warned that declining rice
Stresses expansion, better utilisation of quotas under preferential trade deal. Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is fully prepared to supply both Basmati and non-Basmati rice
January 30, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s exports of salt and rice to China saw substantial growth in 2025, demonstrating strengthened bilateral trade in agricultural and mineral
Commerce minister urges better use of 18,000-ton tariff-rate quota under PTA, explores zero or reduced duties and G2G trade channels. By News Desk Pakistan has raised
NNI ISLAMABAD: Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Pakistan. It was also agreed that technical delegations would meet to advance discussions
Hurdles include farmer hesitance, supply-side constraints and structural weakness in seed systems. Shagun Summary A farmer could gain Rs 17,540-47,160 per hectare by adopting
by News Desk Pakistan’s rice exports to China surged past $62 million in 2025, with semi- and wholly milled rice driving the bulk of shipments, alongside broken rice. A total
Japan’s private-sector rice imports surged 95-fold in 2025 from the previous year to 96,834 tons, as demand for foreign rice was strong despite high tariffs because of
Maria Bernadette Romero The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering rice imports from Pakistan as part of efforts to diversify suppliers and ensure a stable food
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured there will be no “over-importing” of rice despite the country’s widening trade
Basmati shipments fall 53%, Irri-6 down 22%, while imports climb to $34.5 billion in six months. By Saddam Hussain Pakistan’s rice exports fell sharply in the first half of
Regional rice trade is set to pick up in early 2026 as the Philippines moves to secure supplies while managing domestic price pressures. The Philippines, Vietnam’s largest rice
Govt has developed a pricing support mechanism to ensure Pakistan remains competitive in international markets. BR Web Desk Pakistan has offered to match global rice prices
By TED CORDERO,GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expecting the retail prices of rice to remain stable within the first quarter of 2026 as the tariff rate
While prices rose by an average of 6% in December 2025 due to a resurgence in demand from Southeast Asia and China, Osiriz points out that by early January 2026, global prices
The Pavilion serve as key export platform, highlighting Thailand as “Kitchen of the World” Gulf News Report Thailand has launched its pavilion at Gulfood 2026, underscoring
Koreans’ per capita rice consumption has more than halved in 30 years. Choi Jae-hee – The Korea Herald SEOUL – A hot, steaming bowl of rice was long considered a
The government has permitted 232 companies to import 200,000 tonnes of rice to regulate the market. A total of 510 tonnes of parboiled rice have been imported from India through
Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: At a time when rice exports are steadily declining, the Ministry of Commerce has allocated around Rs15 billion for a rebate scheme on local taxes and
Abdul Rasheed Azad ISLAMABAD: The country’s rice exports have plunged by a staggering 49.56 percent in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year, slumping to just $405
Vietnamese rice prices are expected to remain stable in February, according to market sources from Platts. The Philippines plans to import 300,000 metric tons of rice in February,
KASHIF IMRAN ISLAMABAD: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is set to mark a historic milestone at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai today, Monday, by leading the country’s
The government has initiated procurement processes with rice millers across the country to mill excess paddy rice from farmers, a step expected to enable the National Food Buffer
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has welcomed the federal government’s decision to
Price of a 79-kg bag of flour, refined flour increased by Rs1,350. Our Correspondent RAWALPINDI: As Ramazan approaches, prices of gram flour, wheat flour, rice, white chickpeas,
By Fred Obura With the High Court set to rule on January 29, 2026, on a challenge to the Government’s decision to allow time-bound, duty-free rice imports, the State has moved
By Maria Caroline A. Lopez SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) underscores the importance of proper water management in rice farming
Imported rice needs to arrive on or before the end of February so it does not coincide with the bulk of the harvest in March and April, according to the Philippine Department of
Samba paddy cultivation is usually carried out between September and January, and the harvest is now entering its peak phase. M S Thanaraj MADURAI: As the samba paddy harvest
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out additional rice drying and storage facilities to improve
Ada Pelonia The National Food Authority (NFA) will start accepting bids for the third round of auction for over 750,000 50-kilo bags of aging rice stocks on February 5. In a
By Giselle P. Jordan THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is hopeful that data will show the country’s farming and fisheries production value improved last year, the agency’s
Reuters BENGALURU, BANGKOK, MUMBAI, HANOI AND DHAKA: Prices of rice exported from India edged lower this week due to currency depreciation and muted demand, while Vietnamese rates
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News1st): The government has begun releasing 55,000 metric tons of rice to the market from the stocks purchased during the last Yala season. Chairman of
Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia HARBIN, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — In the sprawling rice-packaging plant of Qiaofu Dayuan Agricultural Co., Ltd. in northeast China’s
Ministry of Commerce says it is putting stringent mechanism in place. Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce (MoC), in consultation with the State Bank of Pakistan
EDF funding approved for three months amid concerns over misuse and sector-wide backlash. By Monitoring Desk The Ministry of Commerce, in consultation with the State Bank of
Minister seeks early finalisation of G2G MoU Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has sought enhanced rice exports to the Philippines during a
Islamabad pitches surplus supplies, price competitiveness ahead of Manila tenders. By News Desk Pakistan has stepped up engagement with the Philippines to expand rice exports,
BSS It said the previously ongoing regular OMS programme will continue as usual alongside the additional OMS activities. The government today (22 January) started selling rice at
Jam Kamal noted that global market dynamics have evolved with the re-entry of major suppliers BR Web Desk Pakistan has reached out to the Philippines for increased rice
By Star Business Bangladesh is expected to bag 6.2 crore tonnes of paddy in 2025, a 2.4 percent rise from a year earlier, owing to higher plantings and bumper yields in the Boro
Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: The country’s export-oriented industries have reportedly reacted strongly to the government’s decision to extend over Rs 15 billion to the Rice
Lim Hui Jie Key Points: Japan’s headline inflation rate slowed sharply to 2.1%, its lowest level since March 2022, down from 2.9% in November, as easing price pressures collide
A total of 243 tonnes of coarse rice arrives at port By Our Correspondent, Thakurgaon Rice imports from India through Hili land port in Dinajpur’s Birampur upazila resumed
India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at $351-$356 per ton Reuters Prices of rice exported from India edged lower this week due to currency depreciation and
Industry bodies seek equal treatment, question use of exporter-funded pool. By Monitoring Desk Export-oriented industries have raised objections to the government’s decision to
Vietnam is expected to export around 7.73 million tonnes of rice in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE). The MAE estimates that the country’s
MG News January 23, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and the Philippines are set to deepen bilateral trade cooperation, with a renewed focus on expanding Pakistan’s rice exports to
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — Rice millers and traders have pledged to maintain the buying price of palay, or unmilled rice, in a bid to help
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business Rice exports tallied 7.9 million tonnes in 2025, surpassing the initial goal of 7.5 million tonnes, says the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT). The
Each kg of rice will be sold at Tk 30 from Jan 22. By Star Business The government today began selling rice at a subsidised price of Tk 30 per kilogramme in 419 upazilas under an
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said negotiators had made substantial progress, but the deal still needed final work before both sides could seal it.
A total of 243 tonnes of coarse rice arrived at Hili land port. The Daily Star THAKURGAON – Rice imports from India through Hili land port in Dinajpur’s Birampur upazila
HANOI, Jan. 21: Vietnam’s rice exports are projected at 7.73 million tons in 2026, local daily An Ninh Thu Do reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and
Thailand exported 7.9m tonnes of rice in 2025, topping its target. DFT chief Arada Fueangthong sees tough competition in 2026, with exports forecast at 7m tonnes. Thailand beats
An agro economist questions timing of the approvals. By Sukanta Halder The food ministry has issued fresh permits allowing private traders to import 2 lakh tonnes of parboiled
Source: Club of Mozambique The Mozambican government has granted the Mozambique Grain Institute (ICM) a mandate to manage imports of rice and wheat in an effort to combat
Thansettakij is tracking progress on Thailand’s planned sale of 100,000 tonnes of rice to China under the remaining government-to-government (G2G)
40-Year Decline Continues as Rice-Based Food Production Rises. By Jung Seok-woo Last year’s per capita rice consumption decreased by over 3%, setting a new record low. According
By Yang Yuan-ting and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer Taiwanese rice exports dropped 9.4 percent in terms of volume last year, but rose 2.5 percent in value due to
Government to support exporters via development fund, G2G exports with Indonesia. Ehtesham Mufti KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said that rice exporters
Yellarthi Chennabasava Indian rice exporters and millers have welcomed Bangladesh’s decision to allow private sector imports of 2 lakh metric tonnes of parboiled rice by
Global rice markets are facing renewed price pressure as shifts in export flows altered competitive dynamics across key producing regions. With India strengthening its presence in
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged Indonesia to finalise a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for rice exports on a government-to-government (G2G)
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
Policy seen as buffer against price swings NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika Rice experts say the stockpile requirement is
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
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
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
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
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
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
December surge in Basmati shipments pushes Pakistan past Vietnam in global rice exports, Stephen N R, Senior Associate Editor Dubai: Pakistan’s rice exports staged a strong
Do Ha Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), said that 2026 presents numerous difficulties and challenges, and the global supply glut significantly impacts all
Indian rice millers and exporters have welcomed Bangladesh’s decision to allow private imports of 2 lakh tonnes of rice, saying it will boost shipments from eastern and southern
According to latest data as of January 1, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) had 309.38 lt of rice in 2026 (6% up from year-ago), 552.15 lt of paddy (16% up) and 274.63 lt of
Story by Bangkok Post Vietnam expects to sign an agreement export 2.5 million metric tonnes of rice to the Philippines this year, state media reported on. The Philippines, which
India Rice Production has surged past China, but rising stocks, water stress, and paddy overdependence raise concerns over sustainability and crop diversification. By Vajiram
Laxman Kafle Kathmandu, Jan. 19: Both the production and productivity of paddy have declined in the current fiscal year. According to the preliminary estimates released by
JAKARTA – Perum Bulog Aceh Regional Office ensures the availability of basic food stocks, especially rice, in a very safe condition ahead of the increasing community needs
Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Pakistan’s rice exports recorded a strong rebound in December 2025, registering a 14 per cent month-on-month (MoM) increase compared to November, primarily
New Delhi: India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer, overtaking China, highlighting the scale and diversity of its agrarian economy. With a total rice output of
As the industry moves into 2026, fresh challenges are emerging, demanding more proactive and adaptive strategies from both policymakers and the business community. Over the past
By Anjana Anil, Reuters Synopsis Rice export prices from India and Thailand have dipped due to weak demand and market inactivity, with Vietnamese rates holding steady. Global
Đỗ Hà Nam, Chairman of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), said that this year presents numerous difficulties and challenges, and the global supply glut significantly impacts
Staff Correspondent The prices of Miniket and Nazirshail rice remained high on Friday on the capital’s kitchen markets, selling for about Tk 2-4 more per kilogram unit
PARIS – Agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki has inspected onigiri rice ball and Japanese food shops, as well as local supermarkets, in Paris as he hopes to expand Japanese
This initiative is part of the government’s goal to cultivate at least 7, 400 hectares of lowland rice within five years. LIBERIA – The Liberian government has announced plans
India’s rice export freight sentiment remained mixed in the current week, supported by consistent buying interest from West Africa and select Middle Eastern destinations,
Ada Pelonia FILIPINO consumers may feel the pinch of increased retail rice prices with the government’s plan to raise the tariffs levied on the staple grain to 20 percent,
APEDA resumes non-Basmati rice exports to the Philippines and Senegal after lifting import restrictions. By BL New Delhi Bureau After the Philippines and Senegal lifted curbs on
Natuna, Riau Islands (ANTARA) – That one morning during the first week of January 2026 was slightly different from the usual mornings in Sebadai Ulu Village, Natuna, Riau
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar organized a ceremony at the Asia World Port Terminal in Yangon Port, Ahlon Township, to donate 500 tonnes of rice, equivalent to 10,000 bags,
The government justifies the move with the “need to create a transparent mechanism for the import of rice and wheat, and to consequently eliminate the illegal export of foreign
Exchange rate volatility has slowed following the temporary suspension of state-sponsored smuggling, but imported goods like gasoline and diesel are rising as new trade permits
Lower prices are likely to provide relief to price-sensitive consumers in Africa and parts of Asia. GLOBAL – Global rice prices are expected to remain under pressure
By Reuters India’s basmati rice exports to Iran have slowed to a near standstill amid the protests gripping the Gulf country, with suppliers wary of new deals due
VOV.VN – The Philippines plans to sign an agreement to import an initial 2.5 million tonnes of rice from Vietnam as part of its 2026 procurement strategy. The Philippines is
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (January 13, 2026)—The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday kicked off the expansion of the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President
Story by Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — The prices of different types of rice sold under the Rice-for-All program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will drop by
India’s rice exporters are facing rising pressure from global trade disruptions, prompting calls for policy support for a sector that accounts for nearly 20% of India’s
Qatar Tribune, Agencies – New Delhi India has officially claimed the top global position in rice production, overtaking China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes,
Global New Light of Myanmar The Republic of the Union of Myanmar held a ceremony yesterday morning at the meeting hall of Asia World Port Terminal, Yangon Port, in Ahlon Township,
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – Last week, a delegation from USA Rice traveled here to meet with the Brazilian rice industry association (ABIARROZ) to discuss cooperation on shared
Md Zakariya Khan Despite shipment delays and payment risks, shares of major Indian rice exporters ended higher on Tuesday. Iran’s sharp currency collapse, triggered by the
The proposed 25% levy under the Trump framework adds an additional challenge to the Indian basmati rice sector. Reuters MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India’s basmati rice exports to Iran
The Philippines, one of the world’s largest rice importers, suspended rice imports from 1 September 2025, initially for 60 days, with the measure subsequently extended. The
Iran has traditionally been one of the second-largest and most reliable markets for Indian basmati rice. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: The Indian Basmati rice exporters have
The figures represented a year-on-year decline of 10.8 per cent in volume and 27.6 per cent in value, clearly reflecting the impact of the global downturn in rice prices over the
Over the past week alone, prices of key basmati varieties have registered a steep decline, reflecting buyer hesitation, delayed contracts and heightened risk perception among
Xinhua/NAN Zulkifli Hasan, Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, on Monday said Indonesia plans to implement a nationwide single rice price policy starting in 2026 in a bid to
Khmer Times The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) have greatly boosted Cambodia’s milled rice exports to
YANGON: Myanmar exported over 2.1 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in the first nine months, from April to December, of the current fiscal year 2025-26, according to the
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his government has reduced fertilizer prices by 20 percent through major reforms to the country’s
Open Bureau and Agencies Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Iran-linked trade could disrupt India’s Basmati rice exports, hitting payments, prices and farmer incomes, warns the
Sreekanth Ravindran / Khmer Times Synopsis: The move follows strong domestic production as well as rising concerns over the reliability of overseas supply chains. Indonesia will
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) 12 January 2026, Vietnam: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Thailand Office recently held a two-day
Published by: The Financial Express Despite a nearly 40 per cent fall in global rice prices over the past year, domestic rice prices in Bangladesh have remained elevated, as high
Story by Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines officially returned to the international rice market on Jan. 1 after lifting its four-month import ban on
Reporter: M. Faiz Zaki TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s State-Owned Logistics Agency (Bulog) is preparing a quota for rice exports that will be implemented this
BERNAMA – Cambodia is confident of exporting one million metric tonnes (MMT) of rice this year despite the global market suffering from oversupply and low prices. Cambodian
Reporter: M. Faiz Zaki TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will distribute 1.5 million tons of rice through the Stabilization of Supply and
By Rajendra Jadhav Summary RAIPUR, India, Jan 10 (Reuters) – India’s rice exports jumped 19.4% last year to the second-highest on record after New Delhi lifted all
Kohinoor Foods share price was the biggest the laggard among the pack. The stock fell nearly 3.37% to ₹24.91 apiece on Monday. Sarveshwar Foods and GRM Overseas shares plunged
India’s rice exports surged last year after export curbs were lifted, strengthening its position in global markets. Increased supply pushed prices down across Asia, bringing
Reuters RAIPUR, (India): India’s rice exports jumped 19.4 percent last year to the second-highest on record after New Delhi lifted all export curbs, making shipments more
Japan’s average rice price hit a new record high since statistics began in March 2022, following a small decline, according to agriculture ministry data. In the week ended
High volumes drive down prices, Thailand and Vietnam lose ground. WRITER: Reuters and Post Reporters RAIPUR, India – India’s rice exports jumped 19.4% last year to the
Non-basmati exports jumped 25% to 15.15 mt By Reuters India’s rice exports jumped 19.4 per cent last year to the second-highest on record after New Delhi lifted all export
The Iranian government has stopped providing subsidies on food imports, prompting Indian exporters to put shipments on hold. By Gurpreet Singh Nibber Exports of premium basmati
Indian rice prices could fall by $15 to $25 per ton by March, as supplies increase from the new-season crop. Reuters RAIPUR, INDIA: Global rice prices are expected to remain under
Authorities told to speed up exporter reforms, ensure timely tax refunds. By Monitoring Desk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to draw up a
India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $355-$360 per ton. Reuters Prices of rice exported from India and Vietnam were stagnant this week as high prices deterred
Global New Light of Myanmar Rice and broken rice export figures. The country received US$99 million from the export of rice and broken rice weighed 331869 tonnes in December last
Reporter – M. Faiz Zaki TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Researcher from the Center of Reform On Economics (CORE) Indonesia, Eliza Mardian, said that the price of Harvested Dry
Reporter: Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia is preparing to export rice and corn this year, the CEO of state-owned food logistics company Bulog, Ahmad
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — An increase in local rice supply and production is expected to temper any potential hike in prices despite the
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Just ahead of the new year, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed into law an Executive Decree amending previous exemptions on import tariffs for
AFP KARAWANG (Indonesia): President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday that Indonesia’s rice production met all domestic demand, hailing a landmark achievement for food security
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is not expecting a drastic increase in the retail prices of rice as the government is set to raise the
By Dexter Barro II The country’s rice imports last year reached 3.37 million metric tons (MT), nearly 30 percent lower than the record high in 2024, amid the imposition of an
Karawang, West Java (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s rice self-sufficiency has contributed to a 44 percent fall in global rice prices after the country sharply cut imports,
In 2025, Cambodia exported 940,321 tonnes of milled rice worth $602.41 million, an increase on the previous year. However, stronger infrastructure and lower transportation costs
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia has pledged to maintain food self-sufficiency every year after officially achieving rice self-sufficiency in 2025, President Prabowo Subianto
Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said after a Cabinet meeting on January 6 that the Ministry of Commerce had proposed three measures for consideration. The first was
Author: Kanishka Birat Rice at Rs 470 per kilogram (kg.) Potatoes at Rs 47 a kg. These are not the prices of food items in India, but, in the Khamekei-ruled Iran where thousands
Karawang, West Java (ANTARA) – Indonesia is targeting rice exports this year after reaching self-sufficiency and securing domestic supplies, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran
Global milled rice imports across key consuming countries are projected to rebound to 10 million tonnes (mnt) in 2025-26, recovering from a sharp contraction in 2023-24, when
The Indian Rice Exporter’s Federation has urged the Centre to provide a 4% interest subvention on export credit, 3% road and rail freight support, and ensure timely
TBS Report Government warehouses currently hold 2.027 million tonnes of food grains, and have the capacity to increase reserves to as much as 2.4 million tonnes. The country
By Carah Hart A market analyst says the rice and cotton markets remain under pressure as the New Year begins and it could stay that way awhile. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag
This improvement reflects measures implemented by the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (NRPMC), including more than 50 rice market intervention projects across 32
JAKARTA, Jan 6 (Bernama) — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia had officially achieved rice self-sufficiency as of Dec 31, 2025. He said rice self-sufficiency
Cabinet cites volatile global market NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Wichit Chantanusornsiri The cabinet has approved an extension of the government’s rice support
By India New England News NEW DELHI — India has surpassed China to become the world’s largest rice producer, with output reaching 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture
Chu Khôi Export revenue hitting $4.02 billion. Vietnam exported 7.85 million tons of rice in 2025, generating $4.02 billion in revenue, according to the Ministry of Agriculture
India’s rice shipments rose sharply w-o-w during 27 December 2025-2 January 2026, more than tripling to 92,700 tonnes (t) compared with 28,000 t during 21-26 December,
Khmer Times Cambodia exported 940,321 tonnes of milled rice in 2025, marking a 45 percent year-on-year increase, according to a report released by the Cambodia Rice Federation on
Sreekanth Ravindran / Khmer Times The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has coordinated the signing of new contract farming agreements between agro-processing
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – The benchmark for international rice prices fell to its lowest level in six years in 2025, although it crept
Reuters Hanoi, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s rice exports in December 2025 fell 17.9% from a year earlier to 479,000 tons, government data showed on Monday. The
Muhammad Luqman Scientists at the Rice Research Institute (RRI), Kala Shah Kaku, Lahore, have developed a new Basmati rice variety, the largest ever in Pakistan’s history.
STUTTGART, AR & CROWLEY, LA — Last month, USA Rice invited four millers from Côte d’Ivoire to learn more about the U.S. rice industry. During a USA Rice trade
MOON Jiwoong More than 230,000 won per 80 kg HangamaPrices soared 25% year-on-year,The purchase price of public reserve rice also soared Stockpile and quarantine policy to prevent
Punjab lessons loom large, experts warn of consequences. Rinku Behera / Manav Mander India has overtaken China as the world’s largest rice producer, reaching 150.18 million
By Web Desk ISLAMABAD: Scientists at the Rice Research Institute (RRI) have developed a new Basmati rice variety featuring the longest grain ever recorded in Pakistan, measuring
By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel FILIPINO RICE FARMER Elvira C. Fadriquelan knew the numbers would not work long before she sold her wet-season harvest in October.
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: MAFF minister encourages partnerships to stabilise market access for local farmers while ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality
India Shipping News NEW DELHI: The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) has urged the Union government to introduce targeted fiscal and policy measures in Union Budget 2026
by himalaya Diary News Service India has become the world’s largest producer of rice, surpassing China. This was stated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in
By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act is being configured to arrest low farmgate
Shafaq News– Bangkok Iraq imported 95,000 metric tons of rice from Thailand during the first 11 months of 2025, making it the largest destination for the country’s rice
India rice export prices rose to a near three-month high this week to reflect higher local paddy costs, even as traders in Thailand and Vietnam worried about persistent lackluster
RRI-developed grain measures 9.66mm, offers higher yields; exporters see potential in premium rice markets. APP ISLAMABAD: Scientists at the Rice Research Institute (RRI) have
India has become the world’s top rice producer, surpassing China with 150.18 million tonnes of rice. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this during the release
Senior Staff Reporter The country currently has the highest-ever government stock of food grains, and there is no expectation of a rise in rice prices, Food Adviser Ali Imam
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased 2.41 per cent year-on-year in the week ending January
JAKARTA – Indonesia has become self-sufficient in rice, this was revealed by the National Food Agency which was marked by the initial stock of 2026 reaching 12.529 million
Reuters NEW DELHI: When India overtook China as the world’s largest producer of rice this year, the country’s politicians and agriculture lobby marked the moment by praising
Reuters BENGALURU, BANGKOK, MUMBAI, HANOI AND DHAKA: India rice export prices rose to a near three-month high this week to reflect higher local paddy costs, even as traders in
Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: The deal is the largest signing to date and will provide capital support to more than 1,500 rice farmers cultivating over 15,000 hectares. The
By: Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta Will 2026 be the year the Marcos administration fully delivers on its campaign promise of bringing rice prices down to P20 per kilo? That is
Source: Jakarta Global Indonesia will not import strategic food staples such as corn, rice and sugar for consumption in 2026, as stocks carried over from this year remain
The agricultural extension sector is actively promoting socialisation to maximise its potential through public-private partnerships (PPP), thereby promoting the transfer of
Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News MANILA — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has announced an expansion of the government’s P20-per-kilo rice program this 2026,
Patra said paddy procurement is underway in 18 of 30 districts, and the state has secured 10.50 lakh MT of paddy from around 2.30 lakh farmers during the ongoing kharif season.
By John Reidy MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Typhoon-related losses and challenging post-harvest conditions are taking their toll on 2025-26 rice production for the Philippines, but
Localities in the Northern Midlands and Red River Delta will begin the first water intake period to serve the sowing and transplanting of the 2025–2026 winter–spring rice crop
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