by Emmanuel Oppong Ghana spent more than GH¢36.5 billion importing food products in 2025, with cereal grains, frozen chicken and animal products accounting for a significant
India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $358 to $364 per metric ton. By Reuters Indian rice export prices extended gains to hit a 10-month peak this week, supported
Japan’s domestic rice consumption in the year from July 2025 hit a record low of 6.83 million tons on a preliminary basis in terms of brown rice, sources said Tuesday. This was
Ada Pelonia The National Food Authority (NFA) will rebid more than 37,000 metric tons (MT) of aging rice stocks on Aug. 12 after its previous auction failed to attract enough
Finds CPD study Staff Correspondent The price of rice nearly doubles by the time it moves from the farmer or farm level to the retail or consumer level, according to a study by
FE REPORT CPD STUDY DIGS OUT UNHOLY INFLATION HIKERS. Protracted, inefficient food-supply chains are amplifying the gap between farm-gate and retail prices of essentials,
ANN/THE JAKARTA POST – Indonesia is facing growing agricultural losses as the strengthening El Niño weather pattern triggers widespread crop failures and prolongs dry
The financing will support the company’s ambition to scale sustainable rice production while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world’s most important staple
By ChiniMandi During the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament, details were asked about the quantity of rice, maize, damaged foodgrains and other foodgrains used or
Including cost and freight, Pakistan’s limited availability of rice poses stiff competition on cheaper container availability. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Indian non-basmati rice
A China-Pakistan grains B2B matchmaking session held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China brought together 15 leading Pakistani rice exporters and Chinese agricultural companies, with
Editorial Team JAKARTA – Chinese scientists have developed hybrid rice that in field trials is able to produce seeds with a genetic makeup almost identical to the parent
By Zhao Yimeng | chinadaily.com.cn Chinese scientists have taken a major step toward developing hybrid rice that can reproduce itself, a breakthrough that could one day make
The government also said no subsidy was extended to ethanol producers, noting that rice was sold at the fixed prices prescribed under the OMSS (Domestic) policy. Unis Ahmad
Delegation urges Centre to extend compliance deadline, retain existing PM emission limit and support pollution control upgrades Parveen Arora – Tribune News Service A joint
by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan A new study on how rising temperatures will affect rice production in Science
Drought poses a major threat to rice farming, making it crucial to understand how plants manage water stress so scientists can breed hardier crops. In a study conducted by
Yasir Wardad Fresh export approvals, domestic supply crunch blamed as key reasons. Prices of locally grown aromatic rice have surged to an all-time high of Tk 220-230 per kg at
Food donation meant for refugees in Dadaab and Kakuma camps. By CHARLES MGHENYI The Korea Republic has donated more than 10,000 tonnes of rice worth USD 9.53 million (Sh1.23
Farmer groups urged the state to develop high-yielding fine rice varieties resistant to floods and climate stress, saying it would meet consumer demand and cut reliance on Andhra
Sudurpaschim leads paddy plantation with 98 percent completion rate while Madhesh lags behind. KATHMANDU, July 28: Paddy plantation across Nepal has gained significant momentum
By Azeem Ahmed Khan Pakistan has completed a five-year rice productivity enhancement project across Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, providing modern farm machinery to
Iftekhar Shimul & Md Masud According to traders, the retail price of various aromatic rice varieties has increased by Tk70 to Tk80 per kilogram over the past six months.
U.S. rice production hits near 40-year low amid declining planted acreage. William E. Maples, Assistant Professor,Mississippi State University USDA’s July World Agricultural
By Susan Reidy MEXICO CITY, MEXICO — USA Rice led a trade mission to Mexico, bringing together US rice growers, merchants and allied industry representatives to reinforce
India’s rice exports during January to June rose to 12.27 million metric tons. By Reuters MUMBAI: India’s rice exports rose 5% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier,
Chi Lymeng / Khmer Times Synopsis: Governor Lou directs provincial authorities to ensure water is distributed to all affected farmers equitably and transparently. Even as drought
Demand revision of notified prices; threaten shutter-down strike Qaiser Shirazi RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi district administration has issued a revised official price list for
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia has stepped up measures to mitigate El Nino risks, drawing on previous experience as the government seeks to protect rice supplies and national
The government needs about 1,100 crore litres of ethanol to meet its 20 per cent target in the ethanol blended with petrol (EBP) programme By Prabhudatta Mishra With maize area in
ANN/VIETNAM NEWS – Vietnam’s rice export prices have begun to recover, driven by stronger demand from major markets including the Philippines and China. Despite the
By Munawar Hasan LAHORE: The Basmati Growers Association (BGA) has expressed regret and dismay over being excluded from government consultations on the commercialisation of GMO
APA – Dakar (Senegal) Senegal’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has denied reports claiming widespread aflatoxin contamination of rice sold in the country, urging
A number of regions in Indonesia are suffering from crop failures, as the onslaught of the warming El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies and may extend the dry season through
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka The government has set a target to increase Bangladesh’s public food grain storage capacity to 3.4 million metric tonnes over the next five years,
A DRY SPELL is sweeping across Asia’s rice fields, dealing another blow to farmers grappling with steep fuel and fertilizer prices triggered by the war in Iran. From Vietnam to
Editorial Team JAKARTA – Chinese researchers have made a breakthrough in cloning hybrid rice. This finding paves the way to change the way seed production has been done
USDA projects the smallest U.S. rice crop since 1987 as acreage continues to decline. Tony St. James NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD News) — U.S. rice production is projected near a
Limited government resources undercut the efforts of the Ifugao people to safeguard their heritage site from the effects of extreme weather. By Ted Regencia Ifugao, Philippines
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The government distributed nearly 35,000 farm machines to local farmers to speed up operations and reduce
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing 56,000 water pumps in the 2026 fiscal year as a national drought mitigation measure to maintain food production
But that doesn’t present challenges for importers such as South Africa. Wandile Sihlobo The International Grains Council (IGC) forecasts the 2026-27 global rice production at a
By Othel V. Campos The government’s rice mechanization program is generating an estimated P2.66 billion in additional annual income for farmers by cutting labor costs and
It is only during the past decade that scientists and farm practitioners realised through experimentation that rice can also be grown under Alternate Wetting and Drying
Myanmar aims to achieve export targets of 1.8 million tonnes of rice and 1.2 million tonnes of broken rice through sea and border trade routes this FY, totalling three million
Khalid Saeed Wattoo / Dr Waqar Ahmad Pakistan’s trade statistics at the close of FY26 reveal a worrying trend. Despite being an agrarian economy, the country’s trade deficit
By: Dr. Teodoro Mendoza PhD The verdict is clear: President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s leadership in agriculture has been marked by systemic failure. Agriculture
According to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA), export prices continued to rise this month. HÀ NỘI — Rice export prices have shown signs of recovery, supported by stronger
Islamabad Rawalpindi: Additional Deputy Commissioner General (ADCG) Rawalpindi Maliha Sehar has reiterated that ensuring stability in prices of essential commodities and providing
HO CHI MINH CITY: A dry spell is sweeping across Asia’s rice fields, dealing another blow to farmers grappling with steep fuel and fertiliser prices triggered by the war in
UH News Last fall, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers asked the question: Can Hawaiʻi grow rice again? Now, a new study published in Frontiers in
By Dexter Barro II The mechanization level of the country’s rice farms is on track to reach 3.40 horsepower per hectare (hp/ha) by 2031, further lowering labor costs and
Chinese researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in the cloning of hybrid rice, with the potential to fundamentally transform the conventional paradigm of annual seed
The chamber has urged the FCI to release rice stocks under the open market sale scheme to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient supply. The Hindu Bureau Reduced water levels in
Maritime Gateway India’s basmati rice exports are facing mounting disruption as ongoing tensions along the Bab al-Mandab and the Strait of Hormuz choke off key shipping routes
By Hallie Gu, Francesca Stevens & Cao Ban (July 25): A dry spell is sweeping across Asia’s rice fields, dealing another blow to farmers grappling with steep fuel and
By Engr Abdul Hanan Aftab Every year, Pakistan exports cotton yarn, rice and bed linen while importing far more machinery, refined chemicals and technology. This is a structural
The country exported 769,000 tonnes of rice in June, earning 376 million USD, a sharp increase of 47.9% in volume and 37.3% in value compared with the same period last year. 8
India’s 5% broken parboiled rice is priced at $356-$361 per ton, up from $352-$357 last week, while 5% broken white rice is priced at $355-$360 per ton. By Reuters Indian rice
This achievement reflects the growing demand for Pakistani rice in the Chinese market. By BR Web Desk. The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) delegation to China has
By Reuters MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU; Indian rice export prices rose to a near 10-month high this week, driven by tight paddy supplies and concerns over the
Chu Khôi Rice export prices have shown signs of recovery, supported by solid demand from key markets such as the Philippines and China. Vietnam exported 5.02 million tons of rice
Government purchases have started to reduce stock levels, but industry leaders say stronger trade policies and better processing remain key to securing the future of Malian rice.
Grocers display five-kilogram packages of SPHP rice at Flamboyan Market, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Friday (24/7/2026). The government is strengthening food security by
Saudi Arabia and Iran together import nearly 2 million metric tonnes of Indian basmati rice annually, while the wider Middle East remains one of India’s most important
By Darryl John Esguerra MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the rollout of rice assistance to 16,000 beneficiaries in Puerto Princesa City, saying
Md Niamul Islam Ashuganj’s VOC Ghat in Brahmanbaria, one of the largest rice trading hubs in the country’s eastern region, continues to operate without essential
By Du Qiongfang Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in hybrid rice breeding with the development of “clonal hybrid rice,” which demonstrates 100 percent stable
By VINCE ANGELO FERRERAS, GMA News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging rice importers to have post-harvesting facilities before they can bring in rice from other
By: Phoeurng Phearak PHNOM PENH – More than 180,000 hectares of rice fields in seven provinces have been hit by drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon. Authorities are ready
The Ministry of Food and Public Distribution wrote to the state government on Wednesday, informing it of the Centre’s decision. Express News Service HYDERABAD: Following
Irrigated paddy fields in India release around 3.9 million tonnes of methane every year, a little more than the entire annual methane emissions of Germany. Sharmila Vaidyanathan
Editorial Team JAKARTA – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has confirmed that the Government Rice Reserve (CBP) stock is in very strong condition to face the dry season
By Dexter Barro II The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering linking the volume of foreign rice that traders can bring into the country to their investments in the rice
by Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences Arsenic Levels In Rice Vary Depending On Water Management Alternating wetting and drying rice fields appears to
By Chris Lyddon KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — A decline in prices in Thailand has driven a reduction in overall global rice prices, despite increases elsewhere. US production is
In a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said “The target of 20 per cent ethanol blending has not
Pov Sothak / Khmer Times Cambodia and the Philippines have strengthened their agricultural ties following a business forum to boost bilateral trade and open up fresh export
Uruguay’s strong purchasing power, political stability and strategic position within Mercosur make it one of the region’s most promising markets for Vietnamese
Shafaq News- Baghdad India exported goods worth $545 million to Iraq during the first quarter of 2026, India’s Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics
Top rice news covers the latest developments in the global rice market. Discover how the Middle East conflict is affecting Thai rice exports, why India’s basmati acreage is
Melissa Bradshaw Rize, an agri-tech start-up based in Singapore, has raised $31 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-led sustainable rice farming technology across
Ismaila Biliaminu Manne About a year ago, reports suggesting that a 50kg bag of rice could soon sell for around N40,000 sparked optimism across Nigeria. Consumers expected local
By VINCE ANGELO FERRERAS, GMA News The government’s P20 per kilo rice initiative has generated P2.4 billion sales since it was launched in May last year, pushing the sales of
By Hafsat Ibrahim Nigeria, ECOWAS Push for Rice Self-Sufficiency Nigeria and the ECOWAS Commission have intensified efforts to achieve rice self-sufficiency, ending decades of
By Muhammad Luqman Transplantation of Basmati paddy varieties is continuing across Punjab, although the pace remains slow due to limited rainfall in July, raising concerns among
By Press Release KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is facilitating the visit of a 20-member delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan
Sukanta Halder and Mohammad Suman Rice prices have climbed in Dhaka and Chattogram over the past week, particularly for fine varieties, as traders blame higher paddy prices,
Despite rising rice exports, local listed rice companies continue to struggle for investor attention as thin profit margins, financial restructuring and earnings uncertainty
Torn Vibol / Khmer Times Synopsis: Timely intervention saves most of the harvest while the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology prepares more than 500 water pumps for
By Mangala Pavithrani Colombo, July 21 (Daily Mirror) – The import of nearly 100,000 metric tons of rice has severely disrupted the local rice market, reducing demand for
By Chynna Grace Ong THE average retail prices of rice and pork dropped nationwide in early July, while several other commodities posted mixed movements, according to the
LAHORE: A delegation of food exporters from south Punjab departed for Dubai on Sunday to explore business opportunities and promote Pakistani food products in Gulf markets amid
Linh Chi Today (July 20), Lao Dong Newspaper organized a seminar “Draft revised Law on Environmental Protection opens up opportunities for green agriculture”. After
Experts say excessive use of urea increases input costs and adds to environmental pollution. Manav Mander With the area under paddy increasing every year, there is also a
Jan Elmer Badilla Around 7 million Filipino families have benefited from the Marcos administration’s nationwide rice distribution program, with Malacañang saying the government
By Kai Noda and Rui Usui / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers SAPPORO — Hokkaido rice is drawing keen attention from industry stakeholders after being registered in March under the
By MS Spotlight MANILA, Philippines – Thailand is set to showcase the richness and diversity of its rice industry at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2026, one of the
BSS By Rostom Ali Mondol DINAJPUR, July 19, 2026 (BSS)-The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has set a target to cultivate transplanted Aman paddy on 2,72,270
The delayed monsoon and declining irrigation sources have disrupted the paddy calendar in several parts of the country, leaving farmers uncertain about whether they can complete
Helen Flores – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Around seven million families nationwide have so far benefited from the government’s free rice program,
An additional 55 LT of 100% broken rice will be auctioned and may go to ethanol distilleries. By Prabhudatta Mishra As the Centre scales up grain-based ethanol production to
By Sardar Sikander Shaheen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s average temperature increase could exceed the global average with warming potentially rising by about one degree Celsius by the
The Rising Nepal By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, July 20: Paddy plantation has been progressing at a rapid pace across the country over the past two weeks, with around 70 per
Food Corporation of India (FCI) and World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of rice in support of global humanitarian operations
Top rice news today highlights Myanmar’s upcoming power technology seminar for rice mills, Bangladesh’s rising food prices due to relentless heavy rainfall, and
Supply is gradually increasing as the dry-season rice harvest enters the market, although traders remain cautious over the potential impact of El Nino on production later this
TBS Report A visit to Karwan Bazar, New Market, and Hatirpool markets yesterday found that almost all essential food items were selling at higher prices than a week earlier.
In an economy struggling to enhance exports and stabilize foreign exchange reserves, every policy that strengthens Pakistan’s export competitiveness deserves recognition. The
Japan’s 2026 rice crop is heading towards lower prices after two consecutive years of increases, with cooperatives in Kagoshima and Miyazaki already reducing
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone As a primary food staple for more than half the world’s population, rice is arguably the most critical food crop on Earth. It is particularly important
India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $352-$357 per ton. By Reuters Indian rice export prices rose for a third straight week, on a higher reserve price for the
By Joanne Clark The Guyana government has provided more than GUY$2.76 billion in financial assistance to thousands of rice farmers under its First Crop 2026 Support Programme, as
By: Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza PhD Rice consumption in the Philippines has shifted significantly over the past seven decades because of population growth, dietary substitution,
Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Prices of newly harvested rice in Japan are increasingly likely to fall this year after rising for two straight years. This month, the Kagoshima
COLLEGE PARK, MD and WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout the week, NASA Acres hosted a series of science meetings at the University of Maryland in College Park, which were joined by the
Vietnam is among the world’s leading producers and exporters of agricultural products, including rice, coffee and a wide range of fruits. However, key export markets such as
Japanese rice varieties are showing promising adaptability in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta after three pilot growing seasons, raising the prospect of larger-scale cultivation in Vinh
Pakistan’s latest Agricultural Census reveals shrinking farms, a shift from canals to private groundwater not only bringing shift in agriculture but an emancipation from
By: Dr. Teodoro Mendoza PhD – @inquirerdotnet The Federation of Free Farmers forecasts a sharp drop in rice output in the fourth quarter of 2026, citing excessive and
The highest per-head export limit is 500 tonnes. Star Business Report The commerce ministry has given the go-ahead to 67 companies to export 8,800 tonnes of aromatic rice,
Measures include strategic water management, smart irrigation systems and the development of climate-resilient rice varieties. THE government is stepping up preparations to face
News Desk The federal government has extended its concessional duty drawback scheme for rice exporters by three months and enhanced incentives to help Pakistani rice remain
Mattie Powers ARKANSAS COUNTY, Ark. — According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, acres of rice were at a historic low in Arkansas. Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, ADM Rice confirmed the sale to Al Awees of two additional vessels of U.S. long grain milled rice totaling 88,000 metric tons. The shipments
Subrata Ranjan Das In Bangladesh, Boro rice was cultivated on about 455,000 hectares in the haor region during the 2025-26 season. The region produces about 16 percent of the
By TED CORDERO, GMA News Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday announced two major steps on to help farmers earn more. In a statement, Tiu Laurel said he
India’s rice freight market witnessed a mixed trend in the week ended 15 July 2026. Container freight remained firm on East African routes, supported by persistent port
The latest USDA trade revisions point to a shifting global rice market, with stronger import demand from China and reduced export availability from some key suppliers expected to
Both govt and pvt sectors raise their purchase amid stable global prices. YASIR WARDAD Bangladesh recorded its second-highest volume of foodgrains import in fiscal year (FY)
By Sutanuka Ghosal Synopsis Gulf hostilities impacting the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Indian commodity markets. Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply, while exports face
Top rice news today covers rice stories across the world. A young and progressive farmer exports 7 tonnes of nutrient-rich Labanya variety of black rice to Chicago, USA and
By Shambhavi Anand & Anoushka Sawhney, ET Bureau Synopsis: Retail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds,
Ismail Dilawar KARACHI: Pakistan has proposed establishing a joint agriculture working group with Spain and invited Spanish investment in agricultural technology as Islamabad
By Marlen V. Ronquillo POLI contractor Eduardo Guillen, the head of the National Irrigation Administration, has a background that automatically spells doom for the efficient
Staff Correspondent The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, in collaboration with the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Cereals of the United States, on Tuesday held an inception
31,478 farmers adopt water-saving technology; Fazilka, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Ferozepur account for over 80% of total DSR area. Written by: Anju Agnihotri Chaba Punjab has
Maria Bernadette Romero The National Food Authority (NFA) has opened a P355.4-million integrated grains facility in Iloilo, more than doubling the province’s palay
Top rice news today covers how a reduction in the sowing of major kharif crops, including rice, oilseeds, and pulses, has begun pushing retail prices higher and why the steady
The latest move builds on earlier efforts to reduce rising rice stocks and increase sales of locally produced rice. SENEGAL – Senegal has suspended the issuance of Food Import
Our Correspondent RANGPUR, July 13: Prices of almost all rice varieties have surged across the district, taking a heavy toll on the working class and the low-income people. The
BSS By Md Mamun Islam RANGPUR, July 13, 2026 (BSS) – Farmers have begun transplanting Aman rice seedlings across the Rangpur agricultural region, encouraged by regular monsoon
(Mainichi Japan) TOKYO — Nearly two years after the so-called “Reiwa-era rice upheaval” began in the summer of 2024, causing rice shortages and soaring prices,
By Azeem Ahmed Khan Punjab’s acreage pattern for five major crops shows a strong wheat base across the province, while rice, cotton, sugarcane and maize remain concentrated in
An alleged fraud estimated at 11.6 billion rupees has been uncovered in Madhya Pradesh, linked to a government programme that encourages the production of ethanol to blend with
By Business Today Editorial Malaysia has sufficient food supplies, including rice reserves that can last for six months, while the price of local white rice will remain at RM2.60
ASU researcher helps identify a practical strategy that could make one of the world’s most important staple foods safer while conserving water. By Gabriela Harrod Rice is a
India has scheduled 659,674 tonnes of non-basmati rice shipments through its major ports, indicating active export operations despite heightened competition in the global rice
JAKARTA (Bernama): Indonesia’s state logistics agency, Bulog, is continuing discussions with Malaysia and Singapore on proposed rice export deals, including negotiations
By Aurea Marie Belgera KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato (PIA) — Families in South Cotabato are now benefiting from more affordable rice, as the Department of Agriculture
By Bioengineer Water-saving irrigation methods like intermittent watering are critical for sustainable rice farming amid increasing freshwater scarcity. Yet, these practices
Top rice news highlights major developments shaping the global rice sector. Tripura has increased exports of organic lemons, aromatic rice and Queen pineapples to Gulf markets,
TOKYO – El Nino has emerged for the first time in two years and is feared to intensify into a “super El Nino,” which would raise the risk of extreme heat in
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is confident of a solid performance by the agricultural sector in the second quarter, noting the strong prices realized by farmers for
TCP chief says MoU expected soon for rice, lentils, jute, and edible oil. Ehtesham Mufti KARACHI: Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed at the government level to facilitate trade
Lea Mercado Rice feeds people across the world. It’s considered a staple ingredient, extremely versatile and widely used in many diets. Overindulging, however, can expose
By Dexter Barro II The Department of Agriculture (DA) is exploring the imposition of higher tariffs by at least 13 percentage points (ppt) on certain rice imports from four of
Global New Light of Myanmar Bago Region Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win met local farmers in Phaye Village, Thanatpin Township yesterday, and discussed measures to reduce chemical
By Fazeel Asif For 65 years, the Indus Waters Treaty was the one thing that worked between Pakistan and India. Last April, India suspended it. One year on, the treaty is gone.
The Senegalese government has decided to suspend, for a month, the issuance of Food Import Declarations for rice. This measure aims to facilitate the sale of local rice stocks,
By Ace Sapit CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A total of 13,949 vulnerable residents from the municipalities of Bongabong, Bansud, Gloria, and Pinamalayan in Oriental Mindoro
The court has directed government agencies to release records linked to the duty free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice within seven days. KENYA – Kenya’s High Court
By Dexter Barro II Pakistan, one of the Philippines’ top rice suppliers, has questioned whether the Philippine government is complying with global trade rules in its plan to
Police say the accused allegedly ‘intended to divert the rice to a local rice mill and purchase cheaper rice for use in ethanol production, thereby causing direct financial loss
Agriculture authorities expect higher wheat and barley output, with a five-year strategy aimed at boosting rainfed cultivation, strengthening food security and reducing reliance
White rice imports remain stable, broken rice purchases fall sharply The European Union’s rice imports from third countries declined by 11% y-o-y during the 2025/26
India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $348-$352 per ton this week. By Reuters India’s rice export prices extended gains this week amid increased reserve price
KELUM BANDARA Colombo, July 8 (Daily Mirror) – The flooding of the domestic market with imported rice ahead of the harvesting season has triggered the current crisis in
By Namarita Kathait and Ayushi Baloni ,Editor: Adithya Ram HIGHLIGHTS: Kenya’s duty-free rice import policy is expected to increase demand for Indian rice, boosting its
Nippon.com Staff Japan’s soaring rice prices in 2025 led to an unprecedented increase in private imports to 96,834 tons, or almost 100 times as much as in 2024. A Japanese
By John Perkins Rice ending stocks for the marketing year that starts August 1st were cut by 11.9 million hundredweight to 30.9 million, primarily on reductions to old crop
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, 29 June, 2026 – Creattura Philippines Inc. and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement
By Dr Tasneem Ahmad Pakistan’s agricultural export sector, a crucial part of its economy, is currently facing significant challenges, particularly evident in the decline of
Adrian Kenneth Halili – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The country imported 2.75 million metric tons (MT) of rice in the first half, marking a record-high
JAKARTA – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensures that the Rice Price Development Index (IPH) is still under control as the government rice reserves (CBP) strengthen to
Parliament on Wednesday enacted a bill designed to stabilize rice supply and demand. The bill to revise the staple food law was approved at a plenary session of the Upper House.
Additional Director of the DAE for Rangpur Region Krishibid Md Shirajul Islam told BSS today (8 July). BSS After getting repeated bumper yields in recent years, farmers are
Thailand’s rice exports showed signs of recovery during June 2026, although shipments remained below the previous year’s levels. Cumulative exports, excluding Hom Mali
Hin Pisei Industry experts say Cambodia is on track to achieve its long-standing ambition of exporting one million tonnes of rice this calendar year, more than a decade after the
Source: AgroXXI An international team of researchers has successfully grown rice in Hawaii without the traditional practice of flooding fields, demonstrating the viability of a
The action affects around 60 per cent of Indian fumigation agencies approved to certify consignments bound for Australia, potentially disrupting shipments. Harpreet Bajwa
Khmer Times Cambodia exported more than 630,000 tonnes of milled rice in the first half of 2026, marking a 63% increase from the 387,070 tonnes recorded during the same period
Josiah Antonio, Adrian Kenneth Halili – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Lower food prices, particularly rice, helped ease inflation in June, prompting the
Ismail Dilawar KARACHI: Pakistan’s Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) announced on Tuesday it has entered into a strategic co-branding agreement with Norwegian chemical
India has scheduled 575,529 tonnes of non-basmati rice shipments through its major ports, reflecting stable export demand despite increased competition in the global rice market.
Rice prices hit 18-month global high. Yasir Wardad Global rice prices surged to an 18-month high in June, with prices also rising in Bangladesh’s domestic market despite the
Rice production increased from about 192,000 tonnes in 2022 to 305,000 tonnes in 2025. by Hillary Bett Kenya has recorded a substantial surge in local rice production under the
Under President Ruto from 2022.by Rosa Mumanyi Kenya has significantly expanded irrigation since 2022 as part of efforts to boost food production and strengthen agricultural
Vietnam’s rice exports to China exceeded one million tonnes in the first half of 2026, while shipments to Iraq increased more than 132-fold, highlighting shifting demand across
By Fred Obura East African governments are stepping up efforts to transform rice into a strategic food security crop, approving new measures aimed at boosting production, easing
Ada Pelonia THE National Food Authority (NFA) failed to attract enough bidders for its auction of more than 37,000 metric tons (MT) of aging rice stocks last June 30. NFA
Source: Zerno On-Line In the 2026/2027 wheat season, Pakistan will harvest 29 million tons of wheat, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of
Expectations that rice prices will fall in Japan in the months ahead are increasing among rice growers and traders, an industry group said Monday. The diffusion index for the
By Carah Hart A rice agronomist with University of Arkansas Extension says the rice crop varies from excellent to struggling. Jarrod Hardke says the lingering drought brought
Central African countries continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on imported rice as regional leaders step up plans to increase local production. CENTRAL AFRICA
Global New Light of Myanmar The Rice Export Zone project will be launched in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Bago, Yangon, and Ayeyawady regions, with a view to exporting premium
Global export prices for 25% broken white rice extended their recovery in June 2026, marking a sharp turnaround from the subdued market witnessed through much of 2025. FAO export
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the government’s price cap on 5-percent broken imported rice has contributed to lower
The 2026 rice harvest will look different for some farmers as the nation’s largest rice cooperative temporarily closes receipt of grain loads at nine locations in Arkansas and
By Lucy Mumbi Despite increased local production, Kenya still relies heavily on imports, bringing in 937,098 tonnes of rice worth Sh54.7 billion in 2023 compared to just 150,000
Global New Light of Myanmar Myanmar sent over 529,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice to foreign countries by sea in the first quarter Q1 of the current financial year 2026-2027,
Tokyo, July 6 (Jiji Press)–Expectations that rice prices will fall in Japan in the months ahead are increasing among rice growers and traders, an industry group said Monday.
Ada Pelonia The national government should have the flexibility to decide on the rice variety that it will distribute to farmers under a program funded by tariffs collected from
By Panay News THE IMPORTATION of 5-percent broken rice is temporarily halted starting this month to help farmers cope with prices that have been depressed by the influx of
ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman Prices of both packaged and loose aromatic rice have surged following the government’s repeated approval of exports, with traders warning that further
The ethanol blending programme is not a bad idea, in itself — it involves at least 20 per cent blending. However, mandating that ethanol producers source a fixed share of
VOV.VN – Vietnam’s rice exports continued to increase in volume in the first half of 2026, although export value declined due to lower prices. As global market conditions
Ujjal Kumar Chakraborty Rice prices in the haor region have fallen sharply amid allegations that mill owners are spreading rumours of government rice imports from India,
By shakya Sri Lanka spent US$90.3 million on rice imports during the first five months of 2026, from January to May, according to reports. It is also stated that US$49 million
Domestic coffee prices and Vietnam’s rice export prices rose over the past week, supported by tightening supplies and firm export demand. Coffee prices in the Central
Bangkok, Thailand (19 June 2026) — Thailand is eyeing for a more unified and credible greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system as
NA panel informed Afghan border closure cost Pakistan $1.1b in trade. Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has suffered export losses of $1.1 billion due to the closure of the
Star Business Report Farmers harvested a record 1.73 crore tonnes of rice during the last Aman season as they expanded the cultivation of high-yielding and hybrid seed varieties.
By IntelliNews Although many rice-consuming nations will face tight supplies in the coming months due to the El Niño effect, India’s rice market is likely to be
Export Development Fund committee retains 9% incentive for basmati rice and increases non-basmati support from 3% to 5% for another 90 days. Monitoring Report The federal
Public-private partnerships are playing an increasingly important role in promoting efficient fertiliser use, helping cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve rice yields and
Paddy transplanting has been slower, India dealer says Sukanya Mitra, Reuters News Indian rice export prices edged higher this week as below-normal rainfall delayed
Bangladesh is preparing to do rice imports of 50,000 metric tonnes from Pakistan through a government-to-government (G2G) agreement, as the officials expect to sign the deal
Rice sold to small private traders, entrepreneurs, individuals directly from the FCI depot will be at a fixed price of ₹2,890/quintal until October 31 and ₹2,970/quintal from
The initiative aims to establish an environmentally friendly rice production system that lowers production costs while increasing farmers’ incomes through the sale of
By: Nyah Genelle C. De Leon MANILA, Philippines – Weak competition and supply chain bottlenecks continue to negate the impact of lower tariffs and cheaper global rice
Bulog said the agency held 5.4 million metric tons by late June this year, compared to 3.25 million tons at the end of 2025, a 66% increase. By Reuters JAKARTA: Indonesia’s
Linh Chi The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said that the export turnover of agricultural, forestry and fishery products in 6 months reached 35.88 billion USD, an
By Recorder Report KARACHI: The federal government has extended the Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL) scheme for rice exporters by another 90 days, while raising the
Qatar tribune Agencies – Agricultural cooperatives and other groups in Japan that collect rice from farmers sold a record-low 1.32 million tons of the grain from the 2025
The recommendation remains under review by the President for approval as the administration weighs the expected wet season harvest by September. Dexter Cabalza – Philippine
By Arvin Donley LONDON, ENGLAND — The Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta) has launched its updated Rice Contracts No. 120 and No. 122, developed in close collaboration
This shift ensures premium, uniform grain quality and improved processing standards for all eligible families under the PMGKAY scheme. Surya S Pillai – Tribune News Service
Silapakorn Sangsinchai Thailand is developing climate-resilient rice strains and greener farming methods to protect farmers, cut emissions and keep Thai rice at the heart of the
Top rice news today highlights Japan’s 2025 Rice Sales to Wholesalers Hit Record Low as Buyers Shift to Cheaper Stockpiled, Imported Rice, Indonesia’s new farming system to
By Iryll Sicnao TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) — The Balbalan local government has distributed 25 kilograms of rice each to 3,030 indigent families under the Local
India’s rice freight market witnessed mixed trends in the week ended 1 July 2026, as sustained West African demand and monsoon-related operational disruptions underpinned
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines—IRRI’s three-week flagship course, Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) brought together 16 researchers, graduate students, and agricultural
With the state’s annual rice production exceeding 300 LMT for FY2026, exports to countries in Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia are being actively evaluated, it is
By Issa Hussein – Reporter Kenya, June 30, 2026 – The government has launched a major market intervention programme to purchase more than 70,000 bags of locally
By NA Web Desk Hyderabad: The Telangana government is preparing a Rice export policy with incentives to help millers expand into global and inter-state markets, reducing
By Dexter Barro II The Philippines is determining whether to ban the entry of five-percent broken rice, the country’s most commonly consumed imported variety, as part of
By Carah Hart In its June acreage report, the USDA said the U.S. rice planted area fell to a multi-decade low this spring, while cotton acres were higher than expected. Hunter
The government will provide farmers with seeds, technical support and agricultural advisers. The PM-AAS (Modern Agriculture – Advanced Agriculture System), a modern farming
By John Perkins U.S. rice planted area fell to a multi-decade low in 2026, while cotton acres were higher. The USDA has planted area for all types of rice at 2.017 million acres,
TOKYO – Agricultural cooperatives and other groups in Japan that collect rice from farmers sold a record-low 1.32 million tons of the grain from the 2025 harvest to
Paddy marketing crisis is an annual phenomenon. Right throughout the past decades under successive Governments, farmers’ complaints about the lack of a better farm-gate
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