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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pakistan is intensifying efforts to expand rice exports to Gulf and African destinations through trade negotiations, preferential market access and targeted buyer engagement, as
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
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
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
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
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
(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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $353-$359 per metric ton. Reuters Indian rice export prices steadied this week amid improved demand, but Vietnamese rates edged
The global rice market is entering 2026 with stable production, record consumption and firm trade flows, as supply adjustments and competitive pricing continue to shape market
Author: DA Press Office Average farmgate prices of palay climbed steadily in the months following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to suspend rice importation from
Mico Virata The Department of Agriculture has intensified the rollout of its flagship rice access program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!,” in Metro Manila, aiming to provide
Premier meets four-member delegation from Türkiye’s Agricultural Technologies Cluster. BR Web Desk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with a four-member delegation
By An Dwivedi At a time when agrarian distress continues to dominate political debates across India, Chhattisgarh has chosen action over rhetoric. Under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo
The application of satellite technology is an efficient way to assess rice planting areas, cut costs, and gather useful data. Vientiane Times VIENTIANE – Lao and Japanese
The Climate-Smart Incentive (CSI) program provides around THB 300 million (US$ 9.3 million) to support farmers piloting climate-smart practices. THAILAND – The Bank for
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
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
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
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
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
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
Discussions covered cooperation in rice, fodder (including alfalfa), meat, and selected agri-products. BR Web Desk Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in investing in
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Both countries discuss mobilising Saudi financing institutions to support export-oriented agriculture and infrastructure projects linked to guaranteed offtake arrangements.
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
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
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
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Chinese agricultural technologies are reshaping Pakistan’s farming landscape, lifting crop yields, reducing post-harvest losses and opening new income
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto highlighted that, under his administration, Indonesia has made notable progress toward regaining self-sufficiency in food,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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
The edible oil sector criticised the lack of measures to reduce import dependence, while rice exporters welcomed MSME support, technology interventions, and TReDS procurement
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
Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity. SHAMSUL ISLAM KHAN ISLAMABAD: A major structural change is quietly reshaping
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
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
(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
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
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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