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June 2026 - Rice News Today

India’s summ...

India is the world’s largest rice exporter, accounting for about 40% of global shipments. By Reuters MUMBAI: Indian farmers have fallen behind in planting summer crops,

READ June 30, 2026
Philippines foreca...

In its latest Grain and Feed Update, the USDA raised its rice import forecast for the Philippines by 100,000 MT from an earlier estimate of 5.6 million MT. giờ trước Hanoi

READ June 30, 2026
Rice exporters see...

By Rizwan Bhatti KARACHI: Rice exporters have urged the government to extend incentives under the Duty and Tax Remission for Exporters (DLTL) scheme for another three to six

READ June 30, 2026
Cambodian premium ...

Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: The move marks a strategic effort to penetrate North America’s lucrative speciality food market. The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has

READ June 30, 2026
Rising costs and w...

Source: World Grain Milled rice production in the Philippines for the MY 2026/27 is under pressure due to rising input costs, low reservoir water levels, and weak planting

READ June 30, 2026
Pakistan keen to e...

Star Business Report The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is interested in exporting rice, pulses, fertiliser and edible oil to Bangladesh, according to a Ministry of

READ June 30, 2026
Indonesia offers 1...

Gresik, E. Java (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman offered to export at least 10,000 tons of premium rice to Singapore, supported by a robust national rice

READ June 30, 2026
Telangana mulls ex...

Telangana Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy says state consumes barely one-tenth of total rice produced. By BL Hyderabad Bureau Telangana, which has emerged as a top-3

READ June 30, 2026
Bulog declares 200...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – State logistics agency Perum Bulog has prepared 200,000 tons of premium rice for export to several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and the

READ June 30, 2026
India: Non-basmati...

India’s non-basmati rice export pipeline remained stable during the week, with the total vessel lineup across major ports reaching 753,806 t for the week ending 26 June

READ June 30, 2026
Basmati Exports to...

Kalpana Pandey India’s basmati rice exports to Gulf markets are poised for a revival after a peace deal between Iran and the United States eased trade disruptions that had

READ June 29, 2026
Afghanistan eyes d...

By Ariana News Afghanistan is exploring direct imports of Basmati rice from India as it seeks to diversify its supply sources amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan, according to a

READ June 29, 2026
A grain of Cambodi...

Li Xuanmin “The rice has a special flavour. Where did you buy it?” my friend, Mr Huang, asked the moment he walked into the kitchen and caught a whiff of the delicate jasmine

READ June 29, 2026
NFA launches ₱184-...

By Manila Bulletin Newsroom The National Food Authority (NFA) is embarking on a ₱184-million modernization of its grain quality testing system to reduce postharvest losses and

READ June 29, 2026
Coverage up, but P...

3.41L acres under DSR, against 5L acre target. Mohit Khanna – Tribune News Service The state’s Agriculture Department has once again fallen short of its ambitious

READ June 29, 2026
Philippines moves ...

By Dexter Barro II The Philippines may soon impose safeguard measures to control the entry of imported rice after the Department of Agriculture (DA) found that the surge in

READ June 29, 2026
Vietnam rice rates...

HANOI: Vietnamese rice export prices edged higher this week amid concerns about possible crop impact from El Nino weather phenomenon, while elevated Thai rates prompted buyers to

READ June 28, 2026
Vietnam rice price...

By IntelliNews Vietnam’s rice export prices have risen sharply as tightening supplies and growing weather concerns lift the regional market. Nhandan reported that rice

READ June 28, 2026
Pakistan’s loss is...

Officials familiar with the discussions said representatives from the Afghan diplomatic mission in New Delhi participated in the meeting and expressed interest in increasing

READ June 28, 2026
Government rice re...

Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia People carry food purchased in South Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, June 28, 2026. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has distributed 1.02

READ June 28, 2026
Viet Nam’s rice ex...

According to information from the Viet Nam Food Association (VFA), rice prices across Asia are rising amid concerns over the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, coupled with

READ June 27, 2026
How global consume...

Traceability, health credentials, packaging innovation and cooking performance are expressions of the underlying shift. By Aman Gupta The global basmati rice market, valued at

READ June 27, 2026
African port conge...

By Namarita Kathait and Tanya Kalra Editor: Aastha Agnihotri HIGHLIGHTS: Congestion at African ports has impacted fresh demand for Indian non-basmati white rice, as

READ June 27, 2026
Indonesia ranks as...

Strong production growth and rising reserves reinforce Indonesia’s position in the global rice sector. Indonesia has been recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation

READ June 27, 2026
Pakistan-Iran trad...

Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges. Shazia Tasneem Farooqi KARACHI: Amid growing discussions over the potential easing of sanctions on Iran, attention

READ June 26, 2026
USDA raises Philip...

By Dexter Barro II The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adjusted upward its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 5.20 million metric tons (MT) in the

READ June 26, 2026
Vietnam rice rates...

HANOI: Vietnamese rice export prices edged higher this week amid concerns about possible crop impact from El Nino weather phenomenon, while elevated Thai rates prompted buyers to

READ June 26, 2026
Thailand expects n...

Source: S&P Global Platts Thailand’s rice market is preparing for the arrival of the second-crop harvest, expected from late July, as supply dynamics, demand trends and

READ June 26, 2026
Battle over Basmat...

The All-India Rice Exporters Association has opposed expansion of the notified growing regions. By Prabhudatta Mishra The battle over expanding the geographical indication (GI)

READ June 26, 2026
Domestic rice mark...

THE domestic rice market is experiencing a slowdown dur­ing the rainy season, according to the Bayintnaung Commodity Wholesale Market in Mayangon Township, Yangon Region. It is

READ June 26, 2026
Philippines rice o...

By John Reidy MANILLA, PHILIPPINES — Rising input costs, lower dam water levels and weak planting intentions in the Philippines are taking their toll on the 2026-27 forecast

READ June 26, 2026
Analyst expects lo...

By Carah Hart USDA’s Acreage report will be released on Tuesday, and a market analyst with RCM Ag Services says he’s interested to see what surprises could be coming for rice

READ June 26, 2026
“Pakistan Rice Fes...

ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has appreciated the successful holding of Pakistan Rice Festival 2026 in the Netherlands, stating that such

READ June 25, 2026
Vietnam rice expor...

Following a decline at the beginning of the year, Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to recover thanks to increased import demand and a consumer trend favouring

READ June 25, 2026
Indonesia rice res...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s  rice reserves have exceeded 5 million metric tons and are sufficient to meet domestic demand until May 2027, National Food Agency

READ June 25, 2026
MISLEADING AND UNV...

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan REF: REAP/ADMN/0768 June 24, 2026 Mr. Zafar AbbassThe EditorDaily Dawn, Karachi. SUBJECT: MISLEADING AND UNVERIFIED NEWS REPORT REGARDING

READ June 24, 2026
Pakistan, Iran mov...

Pakistan and Iran pledged to strengthen bilateral agriculture cooperation, targeting expanded rice and meat trade. Officials agreed to remove bottlenecks and implement joint

READ June 24, 2026
Top Rice News: Ind...

Top rice news Today highlights that Aus Rice production reduced by 3 percent in the July-August period of FY26. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) have

READ June 24, 2026
Pakistan offering ...

PAKISTAN has proposed to supply the Philippines up to one million metric tons (MMT) of rice via a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, its ambassador to Manila said. At the

READ June 24, 2026
Govt committed to ...

BSS State Minister for Food Md. Abdul Bari on Tuesday said in Jatiya Sangsad that the government is firmly committed to maintaining stability in rice prices in the market and is

READ June 24, 2026
Thailand eyes 7 mi...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun said the ministry has held discussions with the Thai Rice Exporters Association to review developments in rice

READ June 24, 2026
Wheat, rice, sugar...

By Azeem Ahmed Khan Pakistan’s major crops sector posted a largely positive performance in 2025-26, with wheat, rice and sugarcane recording higher production than the

READ June 24, 2026
USDA forecasts rec...

India’s rice sector continues to remain well supplied, supported by strong procurement under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) programme, record domestic availability, and

READ June 24, 2026
Rice import order ...

BSS DHAKA, June 23, 2026 (BSS) – A ‘government purchase order’ circulating on social media and various online platforms regarding the import of non-basmati

READ June 24, 2026
Rice production va...

Editorial Team  JAKARTA – Researcher at the Center of Reform on Economics (Core) Indonesia Eliza Mardian assessed that Indonesia’s achievement as the largest rice

READ June 24, 2026
Once Hormuz reopen...

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz might give Pakistani Basmati exporters an opportunity to grab some market share from India in the Middle East. Pakistani Basmati exporters

READ June 23, 2026
Tamil Nadu: Prices...

Akshaya Ponni paddy, one of the most sought-after varieties in the market, has touched an all-time high of Rs 37-42 per kilogram, while RNR and Sree varieties are being sold at

READ June 23, 2026
In the Mekong Delt...

Climate change, alongside new global market requirements for greenhouse gas emission reduction, green production, and sustainable development, is establishing a new set of

READ June 23, 2026
95% of Bangladeshi...

Sukanta Halder Around 95 percent of farmers in Bangladesh use unbalanced combinations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur, raising concerns over soil health, crop

READ June 23, 2026
Kharif sowing gain...

Sugarcane acreage edged higher to 57.31 lakh hectares against 56.64 lakh hectares last year. Ajith Athrady New Delhi: The Centre on Monday said that the total area sown under

READ June 23, 2026
Unsold paddy rice ...

Although the country is in the midst of the rainy season, tractors remain idle across many of its major rice-producing valleys as farmers hesitate to begin cultivation. Their

READ June 23, 2026
Italian rice, the ...

Di Dario Dongo The sector of the Italian rice and Europe is preparing for a structural turning point. While on the one hand Italy consolidates

READ June 23, 2026
First lady rolls o...

By Arlie O. Calalo FIRST lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the first roll-out of her “Mula sa Puso para sa Pamilya” rice distribution program in Quezon City on Monday. The first

READ June 23, 2026
RTIIS–2026 Strengt...

ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, in collaboration with the Association of Rice Research Workers, Cuttack, successfully organized the National RiceTech Industry

READ June 23, 2026
Why should rice be...

Published by: The Financial Express The rice syndicate has, once again, become hyperactive. Earlier, the millers and their cohorts took the opportunity of the lean season to raise

READ June 23, 2026
Why should rice be...

Neil Ray The rice syndicate has, once again, become hyperactive. Earlier, the millers and their cohorts took the opportunity of the lean season to raise prices of rice. But they

READ June 22, 2026
IWT continued viol...

By Fakhar-e-Alam PESHAWAR, Jun 21 (APP):As the first rays of sunlight spread across the fertile fields of Swabi district, 66-year-old farmer Zafar Ali wades through ankle-deep

READ June 22, 2026
Food commodities w...

NEWS WIRE ISLAMABAD – Food commodities worth $4.589 billion were exported during the first 11 months of current fiscal year as compared to the exports of $6.748 billion of

READ June 22, 2026
7.7 Million Tons o...

 Editorial Team  JAKARTA – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has recorded a total of 7.7 million tons of government rice reserves (CBP) have been distributed to the

READ June 22, 2026
Irrigation upgrade...

PETALING JAYA: Major irrigation upgrades and water management measures are being implemented in Kedah and the northern peninsula to safeguard rice production against drier El Nino

READ June 22, 2026
₱20 rice program b...

BusinessMirror Consumers line up to buy National Food Authority (NFA) rice priced at P20 per kilo at the Las Piñas Public Market over the weekend. The NFA said it will sell about

READ June 22, 2026
Boro is conquering...

Rice cultivation is expanding across many coastal districts as farmers adapt to rising soil salinity with salt-tolerant varieties that are helping stabilise yields. Sohel Parvez

READ June 22, 2026
Indonesia leads AS...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced Indonesia as the largest rice producer in Southeast Asia, and fourth in the world, as informed by

READ June 21, 2026
Japan’s farm minis...

Paris – Agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki on Friday promoted Japanese rice at a supermarket near Paris. As part of a Japanese food fair held at the supermarket in

READ June 21, 2026
NFA to auction 741...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter / @jordeenelagare The National Food Authority (NFA) is selling P1.19 billion worth of aging rice buffer stocks to free up warehouse

READ June 21, 2026
Aus rice productio...

Star Business Report Rice production in the latest Aus season declined 3 percent, mainly due to a reduction in both the acreage and yield of the crop harvested during the

READ June 21, 2026
Indonesia distribu...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia distributed 7.75 million metric tons of government rice reserves between 2023 and 2025 to stabilize food supplies and prices while strengthening

READ June 21, 2026
Facing African hur...

However, the volume increased by 6.5%, and it is likely to pick up this year as El Niño could affect global output By Subramani Ra Mancombu A slack performance in the African

READ June 20, 2026
Japan rice prices ...

TOKYO – Rice prices in Japan finally fell in May for the first time in three and half years, a government official said Friday, following sharp rises for the staple that put

READ June 20, 2026
Rice prices remain...

Staff Correspondent  The prices of almost all major daily essentials and vegetables remained relatively stable on Friday amid sufficient supply, according to market data.

READ June 19, 2026
Commerce Ministry ...

The Nation Editorial Team The Commerce Ministry is working with Thai rice exporters to push 2026 exports to 7 million tonnes, with Africa, Latin America and Asia seen as key

READ June 19, 2026
Pakistan duty draw...

Islamabad plans to extend duty drawback benefit for the fragrant rice export beyond June, when trade via Strait of Hormuz is set to normalise By Prabhudatta Mishra Pakistan plans

READ June 18, 2026
Basmati GI Tension...

CMB News Editorial – Editorial Desk India’s Basmati GI controversy and a weak monsoon outlook shape sentiment, while Vietnam and India rice export prices in EUR remain

READ June 18, 2026
Food exports fall ...

Rice exports declined by 17.20%. By: Zaheer Ali Khan Pakistan recorded a significant decline in food exports, with overall shipments falling by 30.19 per cent year-on-year in

READ June 18, 2026
Consumption fallin...

World Bank report finds livestock, fisheries and fruits receive less funding, slowing farming diversification efforts. Star Business Report Highlights Although Bangladeshis have

READ June 18, 2026
Cambodia on track ...

Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: Positive outlook follows an exceptional performance in the first five months of the year, driven by soaring global demand and robust market

READ June 18, 2026
Indonesia prepares...

By Xinhua JAKARTA – Indonesia is ramping up measures to protect food production from an expected El Nino-driven drought, with authorities forecasting the dry season will peak

READ June 18, 2026
SINDH BUDGET 2026-...

Mohammad Hussain Khan HYDERABAD: The province’s agriculture development portfolio, inclusive of the livestock sector, has been allocated Rs6.12 billion, about 1.66 per cent of

READ June 18, 2026
Rice farmers aband...

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 2026 planting season has begun, but across the major rice-producing valleys in the country, tractors are idle and farmers are reluctant to hit the

READ June 18, 2026
Prices of rice, es...

Staff Reporter There is no scope for increasing prices after the budget as the supply situation is satisfactory, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said. He said this

READ June 18, 2026
Saving haor rice b...

Niaz Md Farhat Rahman EVERY year, as the Boro harvest nears, anxiety returns to the haor basin. The fields turn golden, the crop is almost ready and national food security quietly

READ June 18, 2026
Iran-US settlement...

By Muaaz Manzoor A resolution of the US-Iran conflict could create a potential $20 billion economic opportunity for Pakistan through trade revival, energy savings, Gwadar-linked

READ June 17, 2026
Local authorities ...

Chu Khôi Previously, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held the sole authority for issuing these export certificates. Under the new regulations, agencies designated by

READ June 17, 2026
Vietnamese firm de...

This is the second rice shipment delivered by AgriVMA to Cuba in 2026 under the bilateral agreement. 2 giờ trước ​Havana (VNA) – Representatives of Vietnamese rice

READ June 17, 2026
Telangana’s rice b...

Telangana Agricultural University has submitted a set of policy recommendations to the state government to address the growing rice surplus and promote crop diversification. By KV

READ June 17, 2026
India’s rice...

By Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI, June 16 (Reuters) – India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15% from a year ago to a record high for the start ​of June, while

READ June 17, 2026
Prices of essentia...

Open market prices of essential food items have climbed after the federal budget, with pulses, meat, vegetables and dairy products becoming costlier. Cigarettes have also

READ June 17, 2026
MRF invites collab...

Nyein Nyein Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) invites stakeholders to cooperate in the Rice Export Zone (REZ) project, according to an announcement dated 15 June. Export companies,

READ June 17, 2026
Chad receives 1,77...

APA-Ndjamena-(Chad) China delivered 1,770 tonnes of rice to Chad on Tuesday as part of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The ceremony for the ha ndover of the 1,770

READ June 17, 2026
Top Rice News: Tel...

By Megha Bajaj Top rice news today highlights major developments shaping the global rice industry. Telangana is promoting export-friendly paddy varieties to strengthen farmer

READ June 17, 2026
India builds recor...

TOI Business Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15 per cent year-on-year to a record high at the start of June, while wheat inventories

READ June 17, 2026
Basmati rice gains...

Peace deal may revive West Asia demand, lower shipping costs and boost Indian basmati rice exports, supporting prices in key markets Prices of 1409 basmati rice rose in Navi

READ June 16, 2026
Vietnam rice expor...

HANOI: Vietnam exported about 4.5 million tonnes of rice in the first five months of 2026, generating US$2.09 billion in revenue, local daily VnEconomy reported Monday (June 15),

READ June 16, 2026
Local authorities ...

Chu Khôi Previously, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held the sole authority for issuing these export certificates. Under the new regulations, agencies designated by

READ June 16, 2026
Consumption fallin...

World Bank report finds livestock, fisheries and fruits receive less funding, slowing farming diversification efforts. Star Business Report Although Bangladeshis have been eating

READ June 16, 2026
India seeks faster...

NEW DELHI, India (3 June 2026) — India must accelerate the delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers if it is to strengthen food security,

READ June 16, 2026
2 rice export bodi...

They claim the decision was ‘arbitrary’ without consulting  stakeholders and exporters, but APEDA sources say due process has been followed. By Subramani Ra Mancombu

READ June 16, 2026
India’s non-...

India’s non-basmati rice export programme witnessed a sharp moderation in weekly shipments during the week ended 12 June 2026, with dispatched volumes falling to 38,000

READ June 16, 2026
El Nino may hit In...

The UN body said the weather phenomenon raises risks for agriculture-dependent livelihoods and food security in regions already in crisis. By PTI With the new El Nino phase

READ June 16, 2026
Rice retailers in ...

By Orlan Jabagat PUERTO PRINCESA CITY (PIA) — Rice retailers in Puerto Princesa City have complied with the government’s P50 per kilogram price ceiling on imported

READ June 16, 2026
Rice prices surge ...

By Sarwell Meniano TACLOBAN CITY – Inflation in Eastern Visayas eased to 8.2 percent in May 2026 from 8.5 percent in April even as rice prices continued to accelerate, the

READ June 16, 2026
West Asia disrupti...

Shipments to China went up by 200% in March, reaching a value of nearly $1 million. Written by: Ravi Dutta Mishra Basmati rice, one of the country’s largest export items to

READ June 15, 2026
EU standards push ...

VOV.VN – Long regarded as one of the most attractive destinations for Vietnamese rice exports, the European Union (EU) is now playing a broader role in transforming the

READ June 15, 2026
Vietnam’s ri...

Chu Khôi The country exporting 4.5 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2026. Vietnam exported an estimated 1.1 million tons of rice in May 2026, generating $511.7

READ June 15, 2026
APEDA Chairman ina...

India Shipping News NAVA RAIPUR: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s agricultural export infrastructure, APEDA Chairman Shri Abhishek Dev, IAS, inaugurated

READ June 15, 2026
First meeting of F...

Our Staff Reporter LAHORE  –  The first meeting of the FPCCI Pakistan–Romania Business Council (PRoBC) was held at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce &

READ June 15, 2026
Indonesia’s ...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia is currently holding the largest national rice reserve in its history, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced Sunday, emphasizing

READ June 14, 2026
Why hybrid paddy c...

With nearly 10% of Punjab’s paddy area under hybrid varieties this year, the debate over their future has only intensified. Here’s why this controversy has become

READ June 14, 2026
Government allocat...

Thailand’s rice policy committee has approved two measures and five projects worth Bt10.19 billion to stabilise paddy prices, support farmers and add value to Thai rice. The

READ June 13, 2026
Pakistan seeks Rs ...

Pakistan is preparing to extend Rs 20 billion in budgetary support to its rice export sector as the government seeks to restore the industry’s competitiveness amid declining

READ June 13, 2026
Green Revolution i...

Ayutthaya Rice Research Centre targets a 50,000-rai pilot across eight provinces to lower emissions and capture the global carbon credit market. Thailand’s central plains

READ June 13, 2026
Top Rice News: GI ...

Top Rice News today highlights GI tagged rice varieties‘ export potential as per Wayanad farmers, Telangana becoming India’s Paddy Powerhouse with Record Rice

READ June 12, 2026
Asia rice: Indian ...

India’s 5% broken parboiled variety is quoted at $335–$340 per ton this week. Indian rice export price dipped this week on sluggish demand and depreciation in the rupee,

READ June 12, 2026
P50 rice price cap...

Raffy Ayeng The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering extending the P50-per-kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for rice beyond its 30 June expiration, Malacañang

READ June 12, 2026
Agri dept seeks to...

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing to extend the P50 per kilo price cap on imported rice beyond June 30, Malacañang said on

READ June 12, 2026
Govt to provide ri...

Staff Reporter The government will provide rice to 55 lakh low-income families at Tk 15 per kg under the food-friendly programme, with each family receiving 30 kg per month for

READ June 12, 2026
Hybrid paddy boom ...

These varieties result in broken rice levels of up to 40-50%, far exceeding the acceptable limits prescribed by the FCI By Gurpreet Singh Nibber The large-scale expansion of

READ June 12, 2026
Govt. allocates ov...

BSS SANGSAD BHABAN, June 11, 2026 (BSS)- The government earmarked Taka 32,414.58 crore for the food sector in the proposed national budget of 2026-27 fiscal year with a target to

READ June 12, 2026
Rice prices surge ...

Traders attribute the hike to growing demand and reduced availability in the domestic market.  News Desk Bengaluru: Amid rising petrol, diesel and vegetable prices,

READ June 12, 2026
Thai farm debt cri...

By Orathai Sriring and Panarat Thepgumpanat Summary BANGKOK, June 11 (Reuters) – Ahead of Thailand’s February general election, politicians often came to court

READ June 11, 2026
Call to allocate 1...

By Our Correspondent LAHORE: Pakistan Kissan Board President Sardar Zafar Hussain has demanded the federal and provincial governments to allocate at least 10 percent of their

READ June 11, 2026
Philippines–Vietna...

Import curbs, tariff shifts and enforcement disputes expose structural strain beneath deepening economic partnership. by Sri Lanka Guardian The Philippines’ plan to raise

READ June 11, 2026
DA recommends exte...

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that it recommended a 30-day extension for the P50 per kilogram price ceiling on imported rice, with the original deadline due

READ June 11, 2026
The Philippines an...

For Pakistani business leaders looking toward Southeast Asia, the Philippines offers a promising and welcoming market. It is a large, English-speaking, consumption-driven economy

READ June 11, 2026
Rice, maize flour ...

By Hamida Shariff Morogoro. Prices of rice and maize flour have started to decline in Morogoro Municipality following the onset of harvesting in Kilosa, Mvomero and Ifakara

READ June 11, 2026
Agri dept seeks to...

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing to extend the P50 per kilo price cap on imported rice beyond June 30, Malacañang said on

READ June 11, 2026
APEDA to park maxi...

This decision comes after they raked in ₹9.66 crore from rice exporters between September 2025 and April 2026. By BL New Delhi Bureau An internal committee under the

READ June 11, 2026
Indonesia to build...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that the government will build 100 new warehouses for the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), designed to

READ June 11, 2026
Philippines emerge...

By Chirag Aggarwal and Muskan Agarwal, Editor: Meghan Gordon HIGHLIGHTS: The Philippines’ buying interest has shifted to Myanmar rice in recent weeks as elevated

READ June 10, 2026
Top Rice News: Ira...

Top rice news today highlights that the increasing Iran-Israel conflict has started taking a toll on India’s rice export sector since rice shipments have been stranded at

READ June 10, 2026
Thai rice exports ...

By Arvin Donley BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports fell year on year between January-April 2026 as the Middle East conflict halted shipments to Middle East

READ June 10, 2026
Indonesia races to...

By Yuddy Cahya Budiman and Willy Kurniawan Summary: CIREBON, Indonesia, June 9 (Reuters) – Under a hazy morning sky, Indonesian rice farmer Teguh Basuki is racing ‌to

READ June 10, 2026
Rice role in fueli...

The same flooded soils that help rice thrive also create ideal conditions for microbes that release climate-warming gases. Hanqin Tian, Jingting Zhang, Shufen Pan and Pep Canadell

READ June 10, 2026
Rice prices drop i...

Rice prices fell month-on-month in May, while those of corn rose, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Well-milled rice posted a 3.6% drop in price to P50.12 per

READ June 10, 2026
DA recommends 30-d...

By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it has recommended a 30-day extension of the PHP50 per kilogram price cap for 5 percent

READ June 10, 2026
Bangladesh Faces R...

Haor Basin farmers are trapped in a cycle of crop loss and mounting debt By Anik Rahman n late April, Bangladesh’s Haor Basin was hit by out-of-season flash floods.

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Top rice news: El ...

Top rice news today highlights the El Niño threat looming over Asia and weaker Monsoon, crop risks and rising food prices ahead. Rice exports from Cambodia’s earnings surpass

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6,000 metric tons ...

Sri Lankan government has decided to import 6,000 metric tons of rice from Pakistan immediately as a solution for the prevailing shortage of rice in the market. The relevant

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Myanmar exports ov...

YANGON: Myanmar exported 305,821 tonnes of rice and broken rice in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2026-27, which began in April, according to the Myanmar Rice

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Rice distribution ...

By Leilanie Adriano LAOAG CITY – Another round of the rice distribution initiative is expected to benefit more low-income households in the province, with around PHP68

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32.7m tons of padd...

BSS SANGSAD BHABAN, June 8, 2026 (BSS) – The government has reported a total production of some 3,27,05,929 metric tons of  paddy during the ongoing Boro procurement

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North Koreans cred...

North Korean people credit state grain stores for keeping rice prices in check, but say quality controls and affordability remain unresolved problems. By Seulki Jang, Lee Chae Eun

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Fragrant rice cert...

SGGP The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will transfer authority for certifying fragrant rice exports to the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) from central

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Agricultural produ...

Although Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of nearly 14 billion USD in the first five months of 2026, the agriculture sector continued to stand out as a major contributor to

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West Africa must b...

The World Bank says West Africa can achieve rice self-sufficiency, but only if countries strengthen the entire value chain and make local rice competitive with imports. WEST

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Bulog West Java se...

Kota Bandung (ANTARA) – State-owned logistics company Bulog’s West Java Regional Office has procured 590,000 tons of harvested grain equivalent to rice as of early

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Prices of kitchen ...

By Amjad Ali Shah PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items, like vegetables, cooking oil/ghee, sugar, flour, live chicken/meat, beverages and pulses remained unchanged in the

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Myanmar exports ov...

Myanmar exported 305,821 tons of rice and broken rice in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2026-27, which began in April, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation on

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Nigeria, others mo...

Faced with a staggering $3.5 billion annual import bill and demand that consistently outpaces local harvests, West African nations and global development partners have launched a

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Govt Approves Rs. ...

By Muhammad Bilal  The Ministry of Commerce has sought a formal budget allocation of Rs. 20 billion to cover financial support already provided to rice exporters, as the

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Cambodia earns ove...

Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: Industry reports show, premium varieties dominate the export ledger, highlighting Cambodia’s strategic pivot towards high-value agricultural

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MoC seeks Rs20bn b...

By Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has reportedly sought Rs 20 billion budget support already extended to the rice exporters to make them compatible with

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No rice shortage e...

BY Staff Writer Sri Lanka will not face a rice shortage until the next Maha cultivation season, the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development,

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How India’s rice p...

U.S. rice farmers are struggling this season as global prices and market share shift toward India, a competitor whose government policies give it a steep advantage. Industry

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Commerce ministry ...

Funding approved through Export Development Fund as Pakistan’s rice exports decline amid Indian competition and falling global prices. Monitoring Report The Ministry of

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Asia rice: Vietnam...

Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $415-$420 per metric ton By Reuters Vietnamese rice rose this week as concerns over potential El Nino-related impacts on production

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Pakistan’s trade d...

Ismail Dilawar KARACHI: Adviser to Pakistan’s finance minister Khurram Schehzad on Wednesday said the country’s trade deficit narrowed by 39 percent, driven by a 10 percent

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Top Rice News: AP ...

Top rice news today highlights Vietnam’s efforts to boost its position as supply chains. Andhra Pradesh Paddy Farmers are facing with uncertainties after the boiled rice

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Top Rice News: New...

Top Rice News today highlights two New rice varieties that are DRR Dhan 92, & CR Dhan 217, to Boost production and accelerate water-smart farming. Vietnam exported

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DA: 70.14% Metro M...

Josiah Antonio – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines —  Around 70.14 percent of stalls in Metro Manila are complying with the P50-per-kilo imported rice price cap,

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India tops the wor...

India’s rice production in the 2025/26 crop season exceeded 154 million tons, a historic high. The country ranked first in the world in this indicator. Vadim Chetrari Total

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India: Rice export...

India’s rice export freight market remained subdued in the week ended 03 Jun 2026, as weaker buying interest and limited cargo availability weighed on activity across key

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Rice imports rose ...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare  MANILA, Philippines – The volume of rice imported to the Philippines swelled by around 15 percent as of late May as the sector builds up the buffer

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Centre expands QR ...

The QR tagging system enables authorities to trace each bag back to its procurement centre, the agency that procured it, and the season it belongs to Press Trust of India, New

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Asia rice surges 2...

By Hallie Gu and Cao Ban, Bloomberg Synopsis Asian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating

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Philippines, Vietn...

Josiah Antonio – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture will help deliver on a commitment by President Marcos and Vietnamese President

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Pakistan suffers $...

MG News  June 02, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s trade sector has absorbed a blow of more than $1.4 billion in recent months as twin disruptions, the closure of the Afghan border

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Pakistan Crop Grow...

By Nayab Farooq Awan Pakistan’s agriculture sector grows modestly in FY2025-26. Wheat and sugarcane drive gains, while cotton and maize drag overall performance. The

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India exports GI-t...

India has exported its first consignment of GI-tagged Joha Rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy, marking a significant step in promoting indigenous agricultural

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DA tightens P50 ri...

By Marita Moaje MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified nationwide inspections of public markets as it strictly enforces the PHP50 per kilo price cap on

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How India interfer...

What determines global rice prices? The answer is on the other side of the world. Whitney Shannon, Staff Writer, Farm Press At a Glance This is Part 2 of a three-part series on

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Vietnam’s agricult...

BERNAMA/VNA/VNS – Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries exports rose 9.2 per cent year-on-year to nearly USD30.7 billion in the first five months, helping the sector

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India clears two n...

Agribusiness ICAR–IRRI collaboration delivers direct-seeded rice cultivars designed to reduce water consumption, lower labour dependence and strengthen climate resilience amid

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Indonesia rice out...

In the May-July period, Indonesia’s rice output is expected to reach 7.92 million tons, down 1.16% from the same period last year. By Reuters JAKARTA: Indonesia expects its

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India approves two...

New direct-seeded rice varieties developed by ICAR and IRRI aim to cut water use, reduce labor, and strengthen climate resilience as India shifts toward more sustainable rice

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India non-basmati ...

Indias non-basmati rice export activity improved during the week ended 29 May 2026, with shipped volumes rising sharply to 200,500 t compared with 85,400 t recorded a week

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Indonesia Pushes R...

Editor: Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono is accelerating a rice planting campaign across 750 hectares in

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India leads global...

India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing China to become the world’s largest rice producer through a record-breaking harvest, as announced by India’s Minister of

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China Expands Agri...

China’s expanding farm assistance in Cuba bears watching as food trade becomes part of regional influence. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD NEWS) — China is increasing agricultural

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Top rice news: Pro...

Top rice news today states about Protein rice crops apart from rice and wheat which India need to adhere aligning with its crop diversification strategy. On the other hand,

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Indonesia accelera...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is accelerating a 750-hectare rice planting program in Lamongan, East Java, to strengthen national rice production while

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DA finds rice vend...

Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday conducted simultaneous inspections in markets across Metro Manila and several regions to monitor

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Indian rice prices...

By Reuters MUMBAI, BANGKOK, HANOI, DHAKA AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices extended gains this week on stronger demand and a rebound in the rupee from a record low, while

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Record rice stocks...

Government grain buffers hit multi-year highs as the FCI holds major surpluses. Discover how these record reserves will insulate India from projected monsoon shortages. Written

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Govt moves cut ric...

Mosese Raqio- Multimedia Journalist The Government is stepping up efforts to reduce Fiji’s reliance on imported rice as rising global crude oil prices continue to increase food

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Poorest families h...

By Dexter Barro II Lower-income households will need to cough up an additional ₱490 in monthly rice spending due to higher fertilizer prices and their impact on retail prices,

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