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February 2026 - Rice News Today

Iran Conflict Like...

Exporters said Iranian importers had placed orders for large quantities of basmati rice from India in the past two months before the war began. Reported by: Himanshu Shekhar

READ February 28, 2026
China’s know...

By Edith Mutethya in Kampala In the quiet wetlands of Butaleja district in eastern Uganda where emerald-green rice paddies stretch across the horizon, Robert Sagula proudly walks

READ February 28, 2026
Thai and Chinese g...

Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, revealed the good news that the Thai government and the government of the People’s Republic of China have reached

READ February 28, 2026
India: Rice export...

India’s rice export programme for February is showing renewed momentum, with an estimated 222,208 tonnes (t) lined up for loading, led overwhelmingly by Kakinada on the east

READ February 28, 2026
The rice gene bank...

BRRI’s gene bank preserves biodiversity, enabling high-yield varieties, boosting production, and securing the country’s long-term food security. KN Deya Milon Sarker grows

READ February 28, 2026
Low emissions to e...

The programme receives technical support from the Fertilise Right project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Viet Nam News HANOI – Shifting from

READ February 28, 2026
Indonesia to fast-...

Farmers plant rice seedlings in Tunas Mudo village, Muaro Jambi, Jambi province, Indonesia, on Saturday (Feb. 28, 2026), as the government accelerates the designation of protected

READ February 28, 2026
Cambodia clarifies...

AKP The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister issued a clarification following a report by The Nation Thailand on Cambodia’s rice production growth in 2025, which the

READ February 28, 2026
Rice exports face ...

SGGP The Ministry of Industry and Trade reported on February 27 that Vietnam’s rice export prices saw a slight decline from the previous day. Specifically, 5 percent broken rice

READ February 28, 2026
When Green Lands G...

By Khurram Niaz Summary AI Generated Summary “Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control people.” — Henry Kissingenr. The most dangerous

READ February 28, 2026
Punjab’s granaries...

Punjab is staring at a severe foodgrain storage crisis as its godowns are filled to capacity, leaving barely any room to accommodate nearly 75 lakh tonnes of rice produced from

READ February 27, 2026
Asia rice: Export ...

Reuters BENGALURU/ BANGKOK/MUMBAI: Prices of rice exported from major hubs in Asia were largely stagnant this week, as demand lagged and ample supplies weighed on the market.

READ February 27, 2026
Rice prices rise d...

Retail rates climb even as Aman output and imports remain strong. Yasir Wardad Rice prices have risen across markets despite record domestic production, robust government

READ February 27, 2026
Philippines trims ...

The Philippines’ decision to slash rice imports during its peak harvest season is expected to pressure Vietnamese prices during the winter–spring harvest. HÀ NỘI — The

READ February 27, 2026
Aromatic rice expo...

Star Business Report The government has extended the deadline for exporting aromatic rice until April 30, allowing 21 companies additional time to complete their shipments, as the

READ February 27, 2026
BSP sees slightly ...

By Anna Leah Gonzales MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to settle within target in February despite a possible uptick due to higher oil and

READ February 27, 2026
Thai rice exports ...

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s rice exports fell sharply in January, raising concerns that the country’s total exports for the year could hit a five-year low due to the

READ February 27, 2026
South Korea releas...

By Lee Hyeon-seung As farm-gate rice prices keep rising, the government said on the 27th it will gradually release 150,000 tons of rice from its reserves. The Ministry of

READ February 27, 2026
3,220 tons of rice...

District Correspondent Bangladesh has imported 3,220 metric tons of coarse rice (non-basmati) from India via 23 shipments at Benapole Port over the past 11 days. The consignments

READ February 27, 2026
Gov’t to sup...

By Yonhap The agriculture ministry said Friday it will supply 100,000 tons of rice from its reserves of the staple grain to help stabilize soaring prices sparked by a supply

READ February 27, 2026
Thai rice exports ...

Industry warns of ‘tough year’ due to falling price competitiveness and US tariffs. APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT BANGKOK — Thailand this year is expected to

READ February 26, 2026
Indonesia Eyes Glo...

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that Indonesia has secured a strong foundation for rice self-sufficiency and is preparing to

READ February 26, 2026
Rice gene discover...

by University of Oxford, edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Researchers from the University of Oxford, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Institute of Genetics and

READ February 26, 2026
Thai rice exports ...

Thai rice exporters forecast 2026 exports at 7.03m tonnes, a five-year low, citing a stronger baht and potential US tariffs hitting competitiveness Thai rice exporters are

READ February 26, 2026
Gov’t to pro...

By Ko Dong-hwan K-Ricebelt aims productivity to reach 6 tons per farm Korea is expanding assistance to African nations to boost rice production. The Rural Development

READ February 26, 2026
Rice industry urge...

VOV.VN – As the Philippines has decided to slash rice imports during Vietnam’s peak harvest season, mounting domestic pressure is forcing the rice industry to speed up

READ February 26, 2026
Philippine aromati...

By Othel V. Campos The aromatic rice variety Mabango 3, officially known as NSIC Rc218, demonstrated strong tolerance to early-stage flooding, according to a study published in

READ February 26, 2026
Thai rice exports ...

NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Somhatai Mosika Rice exports are expected to decline in the first half of 2026, following a 17.5% year-on-year drop to 530,287 tonnes in

READ February 26, 2026
NFA allots 20K sac...

By Pia Lorraine Francisco ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) — The National Food Authority (NFA) Capiz Branch has released 20,165 sacks of quality rice for disaster relief in the

READ February 26, 2026
Japan’s priv...

Rice imports by Japan’s private sector are rising as high prices for domestic grain drive demand for alternative supplies. The imports jumped almost 12-fold in January from

READ February 26, 2026
THAI RICE EXPORTS ...

By Khaosod English Thailand’s rice exports fell sharply in January, raising concerns that 2026 shipments could hit a five-year low amid a strong baht and intensifying global

READ February 25, 2026
Low-emissions rice...

The province is a stable rice-producing locality in the Red River Delta, where co-operatives play a key role in organising production and transferring technical advances. VietNam

READ February 25, 2026
Why Pakistan punis...

Dr Tasneem Ahmad Farmers remain the backbone of Pakistan’s food security, rural employment and export economy, yet they continue to be the most exploited and neglected segment

READ February 25, 2026
Anutin, Suphajee d...

Anutin and Suphajee meet with Chinese Ambassador to speed up exports of 40,000 tons of rice in February, aiming for 500,000 tons by the end of the year. On Tuesday evening

READ February 25, 2026
Innovative investm...

Milan Thomas Cambodia’s agriculture sector is at a pivotal moment. The country aims for rapid economic growth ahead of its graduation from Least Developed Country status.

READ February 25, 2026
India: Rice freigh...

India’s rice export freight market firmed w-o-w as of 25 February 2026, marking a shift from the previous week’s softer tone. East coast bulk rates strengthened across

READ February 25, 2026
Malaysia’s rice st...

By Bernama KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): As of Feb 3, Malaysia’s physical rice stock stood at 1.09 million metric tonnes, including 200,000 tonnes of buffer stock and 889,285 tonnes

READ February 25, 2026
Pakistan rice expo...

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s rice exports fell 40.5 percent to $1.31 billion in the first seven months of the fiscal year, official data showed on Tuesday, as

READ February 25, 2026
Basmati rice to bo...

TNM (With ANI Inputs) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured on February 7 that the government has safeguarded all major crops and dairy products, prioritising

READ February 25, 2026
Pakistan’s food ex...

Rice exports drop to $1.305 billion; fish shipments up 9%; January exports reach $624.4 million. By News Desk Pakistan’s food exports declined by 35.21% to $2.988 billion

READ February 24, 2026
Pakistan rice expo...

NAIMAT KHAN ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rice exports fell 40.5 percent to $1.31 billion in the first seven months of the fiscal year, official data showed on Tuesday, as India’s

READ February 24, 2026
Indonesia to impor...

Source: Jakarta Globe Indonesia has agreed to import at least 1,000 tons of rice from the United States under a bilateral trade agreement, despite

READ February 24, 2026
Bangladesh’s food ...

Peter McMeekin, Grain Brokers Australia BANGLADESH’S food grain imports soared in the first half of the 2025-26 marketing year, as the private sector reacted to government

READ February 24, 2026
Pakistan’s Rice Ex...

By Business Desk  Pakistan’s rice exports fell during the first half of the current fiscal year as global rice prices dropped by nearly 50 percent, the National Assembly

READ February 23, 2026
Mexico eyes trade ...

RIYADH: Mexico is preparing to expand its trade ties with Saudi Arabia by exporting high-quality rice to the Kingdom, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. They said Mexico has an export

READ February 23, 2026
India signs five-y...

India Shipping News NEW DELHI: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 18 for the supply of

READ February 23, 2026
Pakistani rice exp...

Pakistan’s rice exports drop in H1 2026, global prices halve due to India resuming exports, while $2 billion rice stock and government support sustain local sector. ISLAMABAD

READ February 23, 2026
India advises rice...

APEDA advises caution after Lebanon aligns pesticide residue limits with EU standards, amid reports of some rejections of the cereal. By BL New Delhi Bureau The government has

READ February 23, 2026
Indonesia Launches...

Oleh – Diffa Sephiawardhani, Editor – Sri Wahyuni RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Indonesia is set to ship rice to Saudi Arabia for the first time to supply its own Hajj

READ February 23, 2026
Indonesia targets ...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The government is targeting an expansion of Indonesia’s rice market through retail chains in Saudi Arabia following the success of its first export of

READ February 23, 2026
Pakistan non-texti...

Shipments drop to $7.29bn as agriculture drags performance despite modest gains in engineering, cement and footwear. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan’s non-textile exports declined

READ February 22, 2026
Global rice prices...

Source: Financial Content Global rice prices rose by 11.1% as of mid-February 2026, diverging sharply from trends in other agricultural commodities such as corn and sugar, which

READ February 21, 2026
Asia rice: India, ...

Reuters BENGALURU, BANGKOK, MUMBAI, AND DHAKA: Indian rice export prices edged lower this week on rising supplies from the new season crop, while Thai prices also slipped amid

READ February 21, 2026
Introducing CRISP:...

05 February 2026 (LOS BAÑOS, Philippines) — With rice feeding over half of the world’s population, rice production is crucial for food and livelihood security for millions

READ February 21, 2026
Pakistan revises r...

Rs15 billion subsidy and removal of $1,275 per tonne price cap aim to enhance export competitiveness amid concerns over over-invoicing. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan’s Ministry of

READ February 20, 2026
Mekong Delta farme...

The model helps farmers proactively respond to weather risks while opening up new directions for increasing the value of agricultural products through ecological and organic

READ February 19, 2026
PMEX hosts first r...

By Web Desk Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) organized its first roadshow on Physical Deliverable Futures Contracts of Rice and Wheat in Karachi. The event was

READ February 19, 2026
Rice export rebate...

Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has further amended a rebate scheme on local taxes and levies to address concerns of larger rice exporters and make it more

READ February 19, 2026
India signs five-y...

By ChiniMandi The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 18 for the supply of rice to support

READ February 19, 2026
Indian Rice Export...

Agribusiness Deal reflects rising U.S. demand for premium Indian basmati and signals strengthening bilateral agri-trade momentum In a development that underscores renewed depth in

READ February 19, 2026
Indian exporter se...

IREF said it has encouraged all its members to continue maintaining quality standards in their export activities. Press Trust of India, New Delhi A member of the Indian Rice

READ February 18, 2026
Export approval be...

CAB urges restriction until Eid.  Yasir Wardad The interim government’s decision to allow exports of aromatic rice ahead of the holy month of Ramadan has triggered a

READ February 18, 2026
Retail prices of r...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The average retail price of rice decreased in early February, even as farm-gate prices for palay or unmilled rice

READ February 18, 2026
Farm and processed...

Rice exports dip 67.5%, shipments of buffalo meat, fruits & vegetables robust. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by

READ February 18, 2026
P205.8-B agricultu...

By Anthony Ian Reyes SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) presented a P205.8-billion budget proposal for 2026 during a forum in La

READ February 18, 2026
Madagascar Emerges...

 Global New Light of Myanmar Five- and 10-point rice of the local Aemahta and Ngasein varieties account for about 22 per cent of Myanmar’s monthly rice exports, while 25-point

READ February 18, 2026
West African rice ...

The West African rice market remained broadly stable on Feb. 17, with parboiled prices holding firm across major destinations, while white rice quotations softened in select

READ February 18, 2026
Bengal’s Soi...

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the ‘Matir Shrishti’ project was launched a few years ago to make the unfertile land cultivable in the western districts. By ETV

READ February 18, 2026
DA expecting a com...

By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said it expects rice import volumes to reach 150,000 metric tons (MT) per month in March and

READ February 17, 2026
Africa’s crop dive...

The crops, their varieties, wild relatives and other edible plants are disappearing faster than they are being conserved. by agatha Ngotho In Summary Africa is losing the plant

READ February 17, 2026
2,100 tonnes of ri...

District Correspondent A total of 2,100 metric tonnes of parboiled (non-basmati) coarse rice has been imported through Benapole Land Port over six working days, port officials

READ February 17, 2026
Pakistan targets G...

Pakistan is intensifying efforts to expand rice exports to Gulf and African destinations through trade negotiations, preferential market access and targeted buyer engagement, as

READ February 17, 2026
Philippines to hel...

Jonas Reyes The Philippines has shown it’s support to the agricultural mechanization development of African countries as the country is called called upon to share its best

READ February 17, 2026
Rice prices remain...

Retail rice prices in Japan are still above ¥4,000 per 5 kilograms on average, almost double the level before supply shortages hit consumers, even after the government’s

READ February 17, 2026
Rangpur farmers co...

BSS RANGPUR, Feb 16, 2026 (BSS) – Enthusiastic farmers have already completed transplantation of Boro rice seedlings on 65.04 percent of the targeted land area in

READ February 17, 2026
ASEAN Nations, IRR...

Regional workshop highlights policy reform, blended finance, and carbon markets as key to scaling climate-resilient rice cultivation. Southeast Asia’s rice sector could emerge

READ February 16, 2026
DA expecting a com...

By Business World The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it expects rice import volumes to reach 150,000 metric tons (MT) per month in March and April, following

READ February 16, 2026
Philippine demand ...

By Dexter Barro II China is projected to export more rice seeds this year, largely due to increased demand from the Philippines and its efforts to boost local production of the

READ February 16, 2026
NFA working on fas...

By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) will implement adjustments to rice auction to ensure a faster and more efficient system. Bidding opened

READ February 16, 2026
Japan rice price m...

(Mainichi Japan) TOKYO — Japan has been beset by high rice prices for months, with a 5-kilogram bag selling for an average of 4,188 yen (approx. $27) for the week of Jan.

READ February 16, 2026
DA, JICA sign deal...

The Department of Agriculture and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have sealed a JPY1.7-billion grant agreement to build a modern rice processing system in Isabela, a

READ February 16, 2026
DA: Traders to lim...

By Giselle P. Jordan TRADERS will cut down the country’s rice imports in March and April to help protect the interests of local farmers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu

READ February 16, 2026
Indonesia achieves...

Author: Julian Isaac, Editor: Imanuddin Razak President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed that Indonesia has achieved rice self-sufficiency and is now on a stronger path toward full

READ February 16, 2026
Cost, consumer pre...

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain and Feed 2025 Report reveals that local consumer preference is contributing largely to the country’s sustained

READ February 16, 2026
House panel asks D...

A HOUSE of Representatives special committee has asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to explain why it has not pursued safeguard action for rice. In a letter addressed to

READ February 15, 2026
Rice: Basmati pric...

The rice market presented a divergent trend during the week ended 13 February, with non-basmati prices easing in central India while basmati continued to firm on tight crop

READ February 14, 2026
Indonesia rolls ou...

Story by VNA The Indonesian government is preparing to launch a rice support programme worth nearly 12 trillion IDR (US$713 million) in the first quarter of 2026, expected to

READ February 14, 2026
Pakistan targets G...

Trade deals, zero-duty access, and international exhibitions drive government’s strategy to boost competitiveness and market share. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan is stepping up

READ February 14, 2026
Asia rice: India p...

India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $353-$359 per metric ton. Reuters Indian rice export prices steadied this week amid improved demand, but Vietnamese rates edged

READ February 13, 2026
Rice: Key global m...

The global rice market is entering 2026 with stable production, record consumption and firm trade flows, as supply adjustments and competitive pricing continue to shape market

READ February 13, 2026
Rice import ban li...

Author: DA Press Office Average farmgate prices of palay climbed steadily in the months following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to suspend rice importation from

READ February 13, 2026
DA rolls out more ...

Mico Virata The Department of Agriculture has intensified the rollout of its flagship rice access program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!,” in Metro Manila, aiming to provide

READ February 13, 2026
PM Shehbaz invites...

Premier meets four-member delegation from Türkiye’s Agricultural Technologies Cluster. BR Web Desk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with a four-member delegation

READ February 13, 2026
Chhattisgarh stren...

By An Dwivedi At a time when agrarian distress continues to dominate political debates across India, Chhattisgarh has chosen action over rhetoric. Under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo

READ February 13, 2026
Japan backs use of...

The application of satellite technology is an efficient way to assess rice planting areas, cut costs, and gather useful data. Vientiane Times VIENTIANE – Lao and Japanese

READ February 13, 2026
BAAC, GIZ launch U...

The Climate-Smart Incentive (CSI) program provides around THB 300 million (US$ 9.3 million) to support farmers piloting climate-smart practices. THAILAND – The Bank for

READ February 13, 2026
National governmen...

By Dexter Barro II Since the start of the year, the national government has fully subsidized the Marcos administration’s flagship ₱20 rice program as it rolls out a

READ February 13, 2026
Farm credit surges...

Shahid Iqbal KARACHI: Agricultural credit disbursements surged to record Rs1.412 trillion in the first half of FY26, while the number of borrowers edged up to 2.97 million.

READ February 13, 2026
Saudi Arabia eyes ...

Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has shown interest in investing in corporate farming in Pakistan’s rice sector to ensure a stable, reliable supply of rice through

READ February 12, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City f...

SGGP ST25 rice offers high yields, soft and fragrant grains and strong market prices. With these advantages, many farmers in Ho Chi Minh City are planning to expand the

READ February 12, 2026
Myanmar’s rice exp...

Global New Light of Myanmar Myanmar’s rice export in the past ten months of the current financial year 2025-2026, beginning 1 April, exceeded 2.3 million tonnes worth US$735

READ February 12, 2026
Global rice export...

Morning Brief: Global rice exports declined by 7% y-o-y to 56.9 million tonnes (mnt) in CY’25, as per data maintained by BigMint. Trends diverged across regions, but

READ February 12, 2026
DA eyes 5 ₱20/kilo...

By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na” initiative in Metro Manila in a bid to make affordable rice

READ February 12, 2026
Indonesia to Ship ...

Maisah The export will cut catering costs and meet pilgrims’ preference for Indonesian rice, with shipments targeted during early Ramadan. Key Takeaways Indonesia is preparing

READ February 12, 2026
KSA eyes corporate...

Discussions covered cooperation in rice, fodder (including alfalfa), meat, and selected agri-products. BR Web Desk Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in investing in

READ February 12, 2026
Japan backs use of...

VIENTIANE: Lao and Japanese agricultural experts have discussed the use of satellites in rice farming and the evaluation of rice harvests in Laos using space-based technologies.

READ February 12, 2026
India’s agri...

ANI New Delhi [India], February 12 (ANI): India’s export to the United States on agricultural commodities is set to witness a significant jump as 75 per cent of such exports

READ February 12, 2026
Why are Indian far...

FP Explainers  Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella group of farmers’ associations, has called for ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Thursday (February 12) to protest against the interim

READ February 12, 2026
Pakistan, Saudi Ar...

Ismail Dilawar KARACHI: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are looking to jointly tap high-growth regional markets and align production and capital strengths, according to an official

READ February 11, 2026
D.A. forms TWG to ...

By PTV NEWS-DAC By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Ahead of an upcoming cycle for rice, the country’s staple grain, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking to expedite the process

READ February 11, 2026
Mitsui partners wi...

TBS Report Mitsui plans to use the resulting emission reductions to generate carbon credits and aims to begin launching such credits as early as next year. Japanese trading house

READ February 11, 2026
DA: Market allocat...

Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is crafting a measure for quantitative restrictions on rice importers to ensure support to local

READ February 11, 2026
India designated &...

by indiatribune New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at ‘BIOFACH 2026’, the world’s leading trade fair

READ February 11, 2026
Global rice export...

Global rice export prices showed a clear year-on-year correction in January 2026 compared with January 2025, with declines concentrated in everyday white and parboiled rice

READ February 11, 2026
U.S. Rice Stocks R...

Kedia Advisory Kedia Advisory – The 2025/26 U.S. rice outlook reflects lower supplies, reduced exports, and slightly higher ending stocks. Long-grain imports are revised

READ February 11, 2026
Importers must buy...

Ada Pelonia THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will require importers to purchase palay to secure rice import allocations in the second half of 2026. Agriculture Secretary

READ February 11, 2026
Saudi Arabia eyes ...

Both countries discuss mobilising Saudi financing institutions to support export-oriented agriculture and infrastructure projects linked to guaranteed offtake arrangements.

READ February 11, 2026
Indonesia to expor...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has announced plans to export 2,280 tons of premium rice to Saudi Arabia to meet the consumption needs of around 200,000

READ February 10, 2026
DA eyes new price ...

By Dexter Barro II The Department of Agriculture (DA) is studying the imposition of a new maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on imported rice to prevent a surge in prices amid

READ February 10, 2026
Pakistan Expands R...

by News Desk Pakistan is intensifying its economic partnership with China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to expand rice exports through improved market access

READ February 10, 2026
Indonesia launches...

Semarang (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s central bank has launched a climate-smart agriculture business guide using biochar technology to boost rice yields, curb emissions, and

READ February 10, 2026
Chinese hybrid ric...

ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Chinese agricultural technologies are reshaping Pakistan’s farming landscape, lifting crop yields, reducing post-harvest losses and opening new income

READ February 10, 2026
India to donate ri...

Following the devastating floods in Mozambique, the Government of India has decided to donate rice, medicines and essential relief material in support of the people affected,

READ February 10, 2026
Japan’s Mits...

Trading house eyes carbon credits with cultivation method that also conserves water. KENTO HIRASHIMA TOKYO — Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. said Monday it will work

READ February 10, 2026
Japan rice exports...

Japan’s rice exports hit a fresh record high in 2025. But they grew at a slower pace, as the high price of home-grown rice spurred domestic shipments. The Ministry of

READ February 10, 2026
Texas rice product...

Texas rice acreage has dropped 75% since 1980. See what’s reducing acres and what industry challenges are ahead.Ron Smith, Contributing Writer, Farm Progress Texas rice

READ February 9, 2026
PHL imports fail t...

Ada Pelonia Vietnam rice prices are still in a slump mainly due to lackluster demand from its buyers, particularly the Philippines—its largest market—which has resumed

READ February 9, 2026
Aromatic rice expo...

FE REPORT The government has extended the deadline for exporting aromatic rice to international markets by four more months to April 30, aiming to facilitate traders who were

READ February 9, 2026
Philippines to con...

ANN/VIETNAM NEWS – The Philippines is considering adopting the price of Vietnam’s fragrant rice variety Dai Thom 8 (DT8) as the new reference point for its rice import tariff

READ February 9, 2026
Odisha extends val...

Delay in the evacuation of custom-milled rice by the FCI and the continuous influx of freshly harvested paddy at mandis, may have slowed the procurement process. Express News

READ February 9, 2026
DA sets up rice im...

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the creation of a technical working group (TWG) on rice importation, signaling a more data-driven and strategically

READ February 9, 2026
Domestic rice, cor...

By Giselle P. Jordan THE country’s rice and corn stocks increased in January, said the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Data showed total rice stocks at 2.34 million

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Myanmar hands over...

The Government of Myanmar has donated 500 metric tons of rice to Sri Lanka to provide relief to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The consignment was handed over today (09) to

READ February 9, 2026
Engineering heat-t...

by International Rice Research Institute. edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Rising day and night temperatures are threatening rice, wheat, and maize production by

READ February 9, 2026
Wholesale rice pri...

THE wholesale price of rice declined year on year in January, but inched up from a month earlier, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), citing preliminary data.

READ February 8, 2026
Prabowo cites fert...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto highlighted that, under his administration, Indonesia has made notable progress toward regaining self-sufficiency in food,

READ February 8, 2026
Six new rice varie...

Varieties boast high vitamin content, high yield, and tolerance to adverse conditions. Star Business Report The Ministry of Agriculture has approved six new rice varieties,

READ February 8, 2026
Pakistan negotiate...

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Pakistan is advancing efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines and China through government-level negotiations and trade facilitation measures.

READ February 7, 2026
Asia rice: India p...

India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at $353-$359 per ton. Reuters Indian rice export prices rose to a near one-month high this week, supported by a modest

READ February 6, 2026
Pakistan’s rice ex...

Azeem Ahmed Khan Pakistan’s rice exports fell steeply in both value and volume during the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting mounting competitive pressures in

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Pakistan pushes to...

Government-level talks aim for 1 million tons annual exports to Philippines and enhanced market access in China. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan is actively working to expand its rice

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Arkansas Rice Rese...

HARRISBURG, AR – The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board (ARRPB) met yesterday to hear reports and funding requests from USA Rice, The Rice Foundation, and other local

READ February 6, 2026
Rice, red lentils ...

Staff Correspondent  The prices of the old variant of Miniket rice and Nazirshail rice have remained high for the past few weeks on the capital’s kitchen markets, ranging

READ February 6, 2026
Six new rice varie...

TBS Report Newly approved rice varieties promise higher yields in climate-stressed regions. Bangladesh has added six new high-yield rice varieties, including two hybrids, to its

READ February 5, 2026
China emerges as k...

By Muskan Agarwal and Ayushi Baloni HIGHLIGHTS: China’s rising rice imports are set to create fresh opportunities for Asian exporters, as weak global prices and

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ASEAN partners, IR...

HANOI, Viet Nam (January 21–23) — Low-emission rice could become one of Southeast Asia’s strongest climate change solutions with more supportive policies, investment

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Pace of increase f...

By SHO ITO/ Staff Writer Once-soaring exports of rice and related products tapered off in 2025 as rising prices of the grain made the products less attractive overseas. The volume

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China-Pakistan Hyb...

China’s Honglian hybrid rice is delivering higher-than-average yields in Pakistan. A joint initiative between China and Pakistan has expanded trials and training

READ February 4, 2026
U.S. farmers strug...

Rice producers face export challenges due to poor milling yields. Forrest Laws At a Glance It’s difficult for Southern rice farmers to consider changing horses in

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Indonesia 2025 ric...

Rice output last year stood at 34.69 million metric tons. Reuters JAKARTA: Indonesia’s rice output in 2025 rose 13.3% on a yearly basis amid favourable weather, data from the

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India-US deal to b...

ANI New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The India-US trade deal restores parity for Indian rice exports with key competing origins such as Thailand and Pakistan, giving a clear

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Imported seeds thr...

By Sawara Rasheed Summary In Pakistan, a quiet but serious change is happening in rice cultivation, especially for the prized Basmati rice. Traditionally grown across Punjab,

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How New US Trade D...

The US was reportedly rescinding a punitive 25 per cent duty on all imports from India over its purchases of Russian oil that had been stacked on top of a 25 per cent

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US Tariff Cut to B...

By Rediff Money Desk, Kolkata US tariff reduction to 18% expected to boost Indian rice exports. Exporters optimistic about price parity and increased competitiveness. Kolkata,

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DA opens agri faci...

By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday launched major programs in

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Mixed reactions fr...

The edible oil sector criticised the lack of measures to reduce import dependence, while rice exporters welcomed MSME support, technology interventions, and TReDS procurement

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World’s Best Rice ...

Representatives from The Rice Trader organisation came to Viet Nam on February 2 to present the “World’s Best Rice 2025” Cup to engineer Ho Quang Cua and his colleagues for

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How A Boy From UP ...

From a village in Uttar Pradesh to the world’s most prized rice fields, Padma Shri awardee Dr Ashok Kumar Singh’s science has reshaped livelihoods, exports, and the future of

READ February 2, 2026
Indonesia 2025 ric...

Rice output last year stood at 34.69 million metric tons. Reuters JAKARTA: Indonesia’s rice output in 2025 rose 13.3% on a yearly basis amid favourable weather, data from the

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When seeds become ...

Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity. SHAMSUL ISLAM KHAN ISLAMABAD: A major structural change is quietly reshaping

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CORPORATE WINDOW :...

Shamsul Islam Khan Pakistan’s rice exports are no longer slowing down — they have already collapsed. Rice exports from Pakistan to all global destinations have fallen nearly

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REAP hails PM’s re...

Electricity tariffs, wheeling charges, and ERS rates cut to ease costs for export-oriented rice sector. By Monitoring Desk The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has

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Rice policy rekind...

(Mainichi Japan) TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan’s Feb. 8 general election has put rice policy back in the spotlight after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed a push toward

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‘It would on...

For Takeyuki Satokawa, 81, and his wife Masako, 77, the past autumn was the first season in which they bought rice grown by someone else. The couple, living in Higashihiroshima,

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Indonesia bans imp...

BANGKOK: The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has issued a new regulation banning the import of 12 specific products, a move that impacts key Thai exports to Indonesia, according to

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Rice exporters wel...

Recorder Report KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has welcomed the relief package announced by Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at

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