TNCSC attributes it to increase in minimum support price & timely release of water from dams. B Anbuselvan CHENNAI: Paddy procurement for the public distribution system (PDS)
Viet Nam exported an estimated 6.03 million tonnes of rice worth nearly 2.91 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, down 5% in volume and 10.7% in value year-on-year,
Shahjahan Khurram ISLAMABAD: Islamabad and Riyadh agreed on Sunday to enhance cooperation in the areas of food security and agricultural coordination by committing to raise
Bangladesh leads the list as New Delhi rice meet looks to turn early interest into new export markets. By ANI Indian rice is drawing strong interest from international buyers,
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN The agriculture ministry plans to soon purchase rice to replenish government stockpiles, part of which was released in response to soaring prices, sources said.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a specialized office to strengthen coordination, monitoring, and implementation of rice development initiatives at both national and
By Valerie Jane L. Taguba BARLIG, Mountain Province (PIA) — Beneficiaries from Barangays Fiangtin and Gawana in Barlig received 50 kilograms of rice each through
By Chynna Grace Ong THE average retail price of well-milled rice rose to P56.29 per kilogram in mid-August (Aug. 15-17), from P55.93 in early August (Aug. 1-5) and P55.69 in
By Garhwal Post Haridwar, 27 Aug: A new initiative is underway in Haridwar district to promote Basmati rice cultivation with the aim of increasing farmers’ incomes and
MANILA/HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): Vietnam is stepping up coordination with the Philippines to address issues in bilateral rice trade, particularly an ongoing safeguard
News Iran accounted for nearly two-thirds of India’s $1.25 billion exports to the country in the last financial year through rice alone, making the market too important for
The Nation Editorial Team Thailand has submitted terms and a price for 60,000 tonnes of 5% broken white rice to COFCO as it seeks to expand government-to-government sales.
Iran accounted for nearly two-thirds of India’s $1.25 billion exports to the country in the last financial year through rice alone, making the market too important for exporters
FW Desk New Delhi: Indian rice exporters remain confident that shipments to Iran will continue despite the threat of tighter US sanctions, citing sustained demand for the
By Reuters MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Export prices of Indian rice extended gains to a one-year high this week on concerns that below-average rainfall could
The total rice export value is forecast at around 3.94 billion USD for 2026, down about 4% from 2025 due to low average export prices in the first months of the year. However, the
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – Some 33,810 indigent and vulnerable residents of Benguet province will receive rice assistance under the Bagong Pilipinas rice program, with the
By Dexter Barro II The Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a dedicated office to promote the development of the rice industry and formulate policies to address persistent
By: Cristina Eloisa Baclig – Content Researcher Writer MANILA, Philippines — The cost of producing and moving rice rose much faster than the price of the staple in June,
Amidst the recent surge in domestic rice prices, India’s export business has also seen a boost. Between November 2025 and March 2026, overseas shipments of basmati and
TIE Staff Our Bureau, New Delhi India’s rice exports to Iran are expected to remain resilient despite the threat of tougher US sanctions, with exporters pointing to Iran’s
The agriculture ministry is expected to begin purchasing rice to replenish government stockpiles as early as September, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The
Farmers are cutting rice plants that failed to harvest to be used as animal feed using grass cutting machines in Aceh Besar, Aceh, Thursday (27/8/2026). The Aceh Besar Regency
Exports to the 26-market basket totalled ₹23,476 crore and 4.79 million tonnes between November 2025 and March 2026. By PTI India’s rice exports to 26 priority markets
Vietnam proposed studying a higher-level cooperation framework on rice trade to provide a more stable and long-term foundation for Vietnam-Philippine rice trade while balancing
The USA Rice Federation, which represents U.S. rice farmers, millers, merchants and allied businesses, is set to take U.S. grown rice directly to wholesalers and retailers across
Officials directed to build on this momentum through market diversification and stronger business-to-business linkages. Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce
The Australian authorities concluded that consumers understood basmati as a type of rice associated with a broader geographic region rather than a certification badge controlled
By Dharna Bafna Synopsis India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week’s $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st); The government will release funds to rice mill owners under a concessionary loan scheme within this week to facilitate the purchase of paddy
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei’s Agriculture and Agrifood Department has launched a one-year expert advisory programme with technical assistance from China to strengthen the
VOV.VN – Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly President Patrick Achi visited a high-tech rice producer in Can Tho City on August 25 to learn about Vietnam’s rice production,
By John Reidy JAKARTA, INDONESIA — With sufficient rice stocks on hand, Indonesia plans to enter the export market with 1,000 tonnes of premium rice for Malaysia, according to
US sanctions and UAE’s trade halt severely disrupt India’s rice, tea, and pharma exports to Iran, complicating payments and increasing costs NEW DELHI: Planned new
by Kim Seong-guk The government will purchase 400,000 metric tons of rice this year for its public stockpile. The interim payment made to farmers upon delivery will rise 50
by Thai PBS World Thailand’s rice exports to the Philippines reached nearly 300,000 tonnes during the first half of this year, an increase of more than 110% year on year, making
Online khabar Nepal imported paddy and rice worth nearly Rs 1.8 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS. According to data from the Department of Customs,
ANN/THE NATION – Thailand has regained its status as the leading supplier of rice to Malaysia in the first half of 2026, surpassing Vietnam and India amid rising demand for Thai
SGGPO Vietnam needs to secure rice supplies and strengthen reserves ahead of an El Niño forecast to become strong to very strong from now to January 2027. The Department of
World, Word newsletter DP World and the United Nations World Food Programme have delivered 5,000 metric tonnes of rice to support humanitarian response operations in
Staff Correspondent The import cost of rice witnessed 22.5 per cent decline, reaching $528.9 million in the past financial year 2025-26, according to Bangladesh Bank data. The
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 August 2026) — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) continue to make progress in
Khmer Times Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Koeut Rith and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin visited Battambang province on Saturday to explore its economic
By Zhao Yimeng | chinadaily.com.cn China’s summer grain purchases have entered their peak period, with grain companies and other market operators buying more than 90 million
By Global Times China’s early rice production remained broadly stable in 2026 despite adverse weather, while Chinese scientists have identified a rare gene variant that
Xinhua China’s early rice production remained broadly stable in 2026, with the planting area edging up slightly, official data showed Friday. The early rice output totaled
Like Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand also export rice to the Philippines. Most orders from Myanmar are for GW-11 rice because of the variety’s high quality, not the country’s
Pakistan’s rice exports to China surged in the first seven months of 2026 to $122.99 million, China Economic Net reported on Saturday, the latest trade statistics released by
Top rice news today highlights significant developments in the agriculture and food markets. India’s Kharif rice sowing is trailing last year amid uneven monsoon conditions,
The Nation Editorial Team Thailand reclaimed its position as Malaysia’s largest rice supplier in the first half of 2026, overtaking Vietnam and India as demand for Thai white
Decision follows Dynamic Reserve Price Committee meeting. By BL Bengaluru Bureau The Indian Government has fixed reserve price of ₹2,100 per quintal for the sale of broken rice
Vietnam’s ST25 rice has been placed on the shelves of Selgros Cash & Carry, one of Germany’s major wholesale food and consumer goods retailers. The Vietnamese
By Reuters MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices climbed further this week to their highest level in a year on improved demand from African
Transplanting has reached 97.48 percent, up from 94 percent last year, with Madhesh making the biggest gain and officials expecting higher production. Prakriti Dahal Rice
Waseem Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects to export hybrid non-basmati rice to China amounting to around 600,000 metric tons this year, a senior member of the rice exporters
Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 will expand the global rice conversation beyond trade, bringing together culture, biodiversity, technology, nutrition and innovation at
By Jaf Ivan Tabamo TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay — More families in Tungawan are gaining access to affordable rice as the government’s ₱20 Rice Program reaches communities in
By: Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta MANILA, Philippines — Average retail prices of rice nationwide increased in early August, ahead of the start of the harvest season in September,
Government-backed shipment signals Indonesia’s push to expand agricultural exports while maintaining domestic food security. Indonesia is preparing to send a significant
By Ernie Delgado LEGAZPI CITY (PIA) — South Korea has provided 400 metric tons of rice as assistance to the Philippines to support its relief efforts in areas where the ongoing
Abdelmageed Mohamed Military-run Mostaqbal Misr (Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development) has set a 20% fee for brokering rice exports on behalf of local companies,
Vietnam imported about USD 800 million worth of rice in the first seven months of 2026, despite being one of the world’s leading rice exporters, mainly to supply food
Imports rise nearly 19% YoY to $6.94bn as knitwear, garments and bedwear lead export growth. News Desk Pakistan’s exports rose sharply in July 2026, reaching $2,962 million,
Iya Gozum Former agriculture chief Leonardo Montemayor says it is possible that rice prices will go up to P60 per kilo. MANILA, Philippines – Expect the price of rice to spike
By Abdul Ghani A total of 2,330 trucks carrying rice and mangoes from Pakistan crossed into Iran through the Gabd and Taftan border points in June-July 2026, underscoring
ANI New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 is set to take the global rice industry conversation beyond trade and commerce, with
Shadique Mahbub Islam The challenge is no longer producing enough, but producing more from the same land and water without exhausting both resources. Bangladesh topped South
The Nation Editorial Team The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) has placed the Philippine-market price of Myanmar’s GW-11 rice at around US$580 per tonne, compared with
By Chynna Grace Ong THE average retail price of well-milled rice edged up in early August, while fresh pork became cheaper, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
By Chirag Aggarwal, Editor: Shashwat Pradhan HIGHLIGHTS Myanmar’s 5% white rice price rose to its highest level in nearly two years on Aug. 14, driven by tight supply
Consumer Connect *The Japanese Government provides equivalent $3.5 million to Nigeria as part of measures to boost rice seed production, agricultural productivity, as well as food
The Indian authority sought word mark registration; trade analysts and GI expert find gap in the government approach to getting GI for the fragrant rice. By Subramani Ra Mancombu
The placement of ST25 rice on Selgros shelves not only creates an additional opportunity for German consumers to access Vietnamese rice products, but also contributes to efforts
Pakistan remains largely a surplus-driven agricultural exporter rather than a systematic producer for specific international markets. Mohiuddin Aazim – Dawn
Bangladesh’s future food system will be shaped not only by changing dietary needs but also by powerful external forces. Md Shahjahan Kabir A nation’s history can
TREACG urges India and China to resolve GMO testing differences through dialogue. By BL New Delhi Bureau Seeking the Indian government’s intervention in the restoration of
Global rice production is projected to fall by 9 million metric tonnes in MY 2026/27, while rising import demand and climate-driven supply risks could reshape trade flows and
MYANMAR has over 33 million acres of agricultural land, including farmlands, highland farms, and croplands. This area is sufficient to meet the country’s needs, so there is no
Adrian Kenneth Halili – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The country’s self-sufficiency in rice expanded in 2025, driven by the decline in imports which
By: Ferlie R. Gumbok KIBLAWAN, DAVAO DEL SUR (PIA) — About 32,000 residents from the province of Davao del Sur are set to benefit from the second wave distribution of 10 kilos
Xinhua The first targeted experience-sharing workshop organized by China Aid Training Alumni (CATA) Sri Lanka was held in Colombo on Monday, focusing on ways to increase rice
MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices rose to their highest level in nearly a year this week supported by tight supplies, concerns over the
TBS Report Global rice production reached 545.5 million tonnes in marketing year 2025, up 0.59% from 542.3 million tonnes in the previous marketing year. Bangladesh’s rice
FARMERS participating in rice export zones in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area received cultivation funds and agricultural machinery at a ceremony held at the Myanmar Agribusiness
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The government’s rice tariff collection from January to July rose by 18 percent on an annual basis
Pakistan’s agriculture sector is facing a deeper crisis beyond the ongoing wheat price dispute. Farmers are struggling with rising costs for fertiliser, electricity, diesel,
by News Desk Pakistan could unlock a $1.5 billion export opportunity by expanding hybrid rice sales to China. Demand for Pakistani non-Basmati rice is growing, creating
Global New Light of Myanmar It is necessary to expand dedicated GW-11 cultivation areas in Ayeyawady and other regions while maintaining the quality of the variety to meet growing
Lisa Monica, Putri Sekararum JAKARTA – State-owned logistics company Perum Bulog has announced plans to export 1,000 metric tonnes of premium rice to Malaysia, highlighting
Alexis Romero – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has vowed to expand its assistance to students and sustain its rice distribution program designed
Online Desk Bangladesh has retained its position among the world’s leading rice-producing countries, with output rising by 3% to 37.7 million tonnes in marketing year 2025,
Pakistan has a major opportunity to expand non-Basmati hybrid rice exports to China amid declining Indian supplies, with Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) founding
By: Dexter Cabalza – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration will continue distributing free rice to poor Filipino families every two months, with
Global New Light of Myanmar Rice bean price remains stable, tracking robust demand from the Yangon market and purchasing power from China, according to the Department of Consumer
Khmer Times The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has reported that about 237,500 hectares of rice fields affected by drought have been rescued, accounting for 95%
By Web Desk ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has welcomed a decision by the Federal Court of Australia to dismiss an appeal filed by India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products
By Megha Bajaj Top rice news today highlights rising Asian rice prices amid tightening supplies, weather risks and stronger demand. India, Vietnam and Thailand are witnessing
By Reuters MUMBAI: Indian rice export prices rose to their highest level in nearly a year this week supported by tight supplies, concerns over the new-season harvest and modest
Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia YANGON, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Myanmar exported 699,730 tonnes of rice and broken rice in the first four months of the current fiscal year
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal filed by India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
AA News Desk The government has moved to review the previously approved export quotas for aromatic rice amid an unusual rise in prices in the domestic market.The Ministry of
Star Business Report The government is tightening its watch on aromatic rice exports as domestic prices rise sharply, asking exporters to report their actual shipments so that
By Recorder Report ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has welcomed the decision of the Federal Court of Australia for dismissing the appeal filed by the India’s Agricultural
The support aims to improve the production and availability of certified rice seed, addressing one of the major constraints affecting productivity and efforts to expand domestic
Arab News Pakistan Pakistan’s commerce ministry on Wednesday praised the Federal Court of Australia’s decision to dismiss an appeal filed by India in which it had sought to
TBS Report Over the past two months, prices of different varieties of aromatic rice, including Chinigura, have risen from around Tk130 per kg to Tk230 per kg. The government is
UNB The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved proposals to import 100,000 tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from Vietnam, 25,000 tonnes of
Source: World-grain A new rice mill with a production capacity of 400 tons per day has been commissioned in Kano State, Nigeria. Crescent Rice Mill Ltd., a subsidiary of
China alleges the presence of GMO in Indian rice consignments, but no GM food crop is grown in the subcontinent as stakeholders slam the move as ‘malafide’. By Subramani Ra
VCCI said that many regulations governing rice exports in the drafts still pose potential market entry barriers, thereby reducing competitiveness and increasing costs for
MG News August 12, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan could significantly raise rice yields and farmer incomes through wider adoption of Honglian-type hybrid rice, as Chinese and
Pakistan’s exports to five key Southern Chinese provinces and regions Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Hunan and Hainan rose to $549.15 million in the first half of 2026, up 31.9
Author: Aarav Shah India’s kharif sowing reached 88% of the normal area by August 7, narrowing the year-on-year deficit to 1.8%. While oilseed planting has surpassed
At the meeting with SunRice, the two sides discussed the group’s operations in Việt Nam, orientations for expanding investment, and cooperation opportunities to develop a
Vietnamese businesses need a better understanding of Algeria’s import regulations and should proactively adjust their market approaches to expand their share. Hanoi (VNA)
As India and Pakistan compete for geographical indication rights, Nepal is drafting its first GI law to protect products from basmati rice to Ilam tea. Upendra Raj Pandey –
Mozambique imports around 600,000 tonnes of rice and 700,000 tonnes of wheat annually to meet the needs of the domestic market, figures that the Mozambique Grain Institute
Open Bureau Global rice production could drop to 536.4 million tonnes in 2026-27 as a potentially powerful El Niño collides with rising fertiliser, fuel and transport costs,
By ChiniMandi India may increase its use of rice for ethanol production this year as lower kharif acreage under maize and sugarcane raises concerns about the availability of raw
Top Rice News highlights three major developments impacting India’s rice sector. Rising container shortages have pushed rice shipping costs from nearly $2,000 to $7,500,
By Zafar Hussain BEIJING, Aug. 8 (China Economic Net) – Pakistan’s exports to five key Southern Chinese provinces and regions Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Hunan and
By Rajiv Menon In preparation for a potential reduction in domestic supply due to the expected El Niño weather event, the Philippines will not enforce a prohibition on rice
Yasir Wardad Global quotations firm as Bangladesh sees unusual seasonal increases. Rice prices are rising in Bangladesh even just after the peak Boro-harvesting season, when
VHO – Rice prices on August 10, 2026 are forecast to remain stable, with fresh paddy maintaining a high level, raw rice showing little fluctuation, and no new growth drivers
Shenzhou-23 crew harvested the first batch of rice samples grown from seeds taken to the Chinese Space Station in May. By BL Chennai Bureau It was something even Steven Spielberg
Meeting reviews performance of Punjab’s major crops, farmer guidance initiatives. Our Correspondent LAHORE: The overall condition of the cotton crop across Punjab has
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia does not expect to import rice in 2026 despite potential output risks from the El Niño weather phenomenon, an Agriculture Ministry official
By Matteo Negri Summary BREME, Italy, Aug 10 (Reuters) – On Giuseppe Tagliabue’s estate on the Lombardy side of the Po River, the yellow of ripening rice plants
By Perla Lena ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture in Western Visayas is eyeing an average yield of 6.5 to 8 metric tons per hectare (MT/ha) from its Scalable Hybrid
India’s 5% broken parboiled rice was quoted at $358 to $364 per metric ton, unchanged from last week, while 5% broken white rice was priced at $357 to $363 per ton. By Reuters
The Nation Editorial Team The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), citing its Thai Trade Centre in Warsaw, reported on its website that
Punjab’s Additional Chief Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo ordered faster farmer support, reviewed cotton and rice crop performance, and urged stronger technical guidance as rice
Aerial photo of workers harvesting rice using modern agricultural machinery (Combine Harvester) in the rice field area of Jabon, Sidoarjo, East Java, Sunday (8/9/2026). The
Some 9.90 lakh tonnes of rice will be distributed to 55 lakh rural poor and extremely poor families across the country. The government has decided to distribute six varieties of
The shipment was initially found ‘fit for human consumption’ when samples were drawn soon after landing, but was subsequently found to have ‘quality issues’. By Subramani
Experts say the El-Nino weather pattern has contributed to weaker-than-normal monsoon rainfall, affecting paddy sowing and raising concerns over production. BENGALURU, India: Rice
Thai Hom Mali faces widening price pressure in the US as Cambodian jasmine rice sells for about US$800 a tonne and first-half exports fall 19%. Cambodian jasmine rice priced as
Cambodia exported more than 707,000 tonnes of milled rice in the first seven months of 2026, generating 415.12 million USD in revenue, according to a report released by the
By Reuters BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices held near a 10-month high this week, underpinned by rising domestic paddy prices and concerns El Niño could tighten supply, while
“Food security is everyone’s responsibility in Bangladesh. Every partnership contributes to that goal, and we value the opportunity to work with Breeding for Tomorrow
By Thi Ha The Philippines will not impose a ban on rice imports this year as the country braces for the impact of the looming peak El Niño, which could reduce domestic supply.
By Arvin Donley WASHINGTON, DC, US — A ship bound for Africa was loaded with US grain on Aug. 5 as part of the USDA-administered Food for Peace program. Representatives from
Source: Feedlot The U.S. rice market is experiencing a strong price rally as sharply lower planted acreage tightens supply expectations. Since the beginning of 2026, September
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Kuakul Mornkum The El Niño phenomenon is expected to help Thailand achieve its rice export goal of 7 million tonnes this year, according to
Malaysia’s physical rice stocks remain stable and sufficient to meet domestic demand for at least six months, providing a buffer against potential geopolitical tensions in the
Current bilateral trade at $1.9b as Dutch envoy seeks local partners. Our Correspondent LAHORE: The Netherlands has identified the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: Strong global demand drives Cambodia’s milled rice exports to 707,471 tonnes in the first seven months of 2026. This marks a major
By Prabhudatta Mishra India has achieved 99 per cent of its rice procurement target of 575.52 lakh tonnes (lt) so far. It is 5 per cent higher than the year-ago level. As the new
The Nation Editorial Team Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade, reported that Thailand exported 3.28 million tonnes of rice in the first six months
By Laud Nartey The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of $18.8 million to the Government of Ghana for the implementation of the
The conference brings together stakeholders from across the rice value chain, including exporters, importers, millers, traders, policymakers, researchers, logistics companies,
Sign minutes after two days of talks covering $10b trade, investment and border connectivity. Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to accelerate
Top Rice News today covers the biggest developments in the global rice sector. This edition features Vietnam’s proposed rice export price floor, the African Development
By Chynna Grace Ong NO ban on rice imports is forthcoming because the country needs buffer stocks ahead of the dry months, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. told
Observer online reports Bangladesh has decided to return a consignment of around 11,500 tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice imported from India after tests found it failed to
VHO – Rice prices on August 5, 2026 are forecast to remain stable; raw rice prices will remain high, fresh paddy prices will be volatile, trading will be slow, and exports
SGGPO The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has instructed relevant departments and local authorities to promptly implement the decentralized issuance of fragrant rice
By Dexter Barro II The country’s rice inventory declined by 10 percent in July, equivalent to a reduction of around 280,000 metric tons (MT), as supplies fell across major rice
By Reuters HANOI: Vietnam’s Food Association is seeking to introduce minimum prices for rice exports and domestic paddy purchases to protect farmers and exporters from price
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said on Tuesday the Department of Agriculture (DA) will not ban rice imports during the looming El Niño. Speaking on the
Mary Jade Jadormio THE Department of Agriculture (DA) will not suspend rice imports as it moves to secure enough buffer stocks against a possible El Niño later this year. Rice
ICAR is expected to sign a MoU this month with US-based Corteva, which holds the license for the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology. By Prabhudatta Mishra More than a year after
Reporter Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture has highlighted a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicting
Adrian Kenneth Halili – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reversed its plan to impose another price cap on imported five
By Crystal Futrell KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — While wheat, corn and soybean markets have commanded much of the commodities spotlight in recent weeks, buoyed by geopolitical
Asif Showkat Kallol By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s inflationary pressure remained elevated in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (April-June), with
Erfan Maruf Jakarta State food procurement agency Bulog says national rice supplies remain secure despite a warning from weather agency BMKG of a potentially longer and drier
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Philippines will not impose a temporary ban on imported rice as the country braces for the impact of the looming peak El Niño,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of $18.8 million to the Government of Ghana for the implementation of the Regional West Africa
Mary Jade Jadormio FARM groups pressed for an additional 30-percent safeguard duty on rice imports after shipments exceeded the country’s supply gap and slashed farmers’
By Megha Bajaj Bangladesh Rice Prices have emerged as a significant concern as the country struggles with flood-related crop damage, higher paddy costs, and uncertainty
By Mohsin Leghari Every metric tonne of Pakistani rice exported from Karachi carries with it thousands of litres of water, much of it drawn from centuries-old aquifers. In FY
Malaysia has 1.237 million tonnes of rice stocks, enough for at least six months, with measures in place to strengthen food security, says the deputy minister. KUALA
By Suman MunshiChief Editor, IBG NEWS New Delhi, August 2, 2026: In a major step towards promoting biodiversity conservation and ensuring equitable sharing of benefits from
Fiscal financing, credit expansion, bank deposits boosted by remittances expand broad money supply. SHAMSUL ISLAM KHAN ISLAMABAD’: Pakistan’s export sector continues
Each family can purchase up to 10 kg at the subsidised rate; BPT steam rice, which was selling at ₹64–65 per kg in the open market, will now be available at ₹52 per kg. By
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka The government has launched open market rice sales under its Food-Friendly Programme to strengthen food security for low-income households and help
According to market sources in Andhra Pradesh, prices of all fine rice varieties, including popular old fine varieties such as HMT, BPT, have risen by 10 to 20% over the past
By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter PHILIPPINE headline inflation likely held steady in July as lower food prices, particularly rice, offset higher fuel and electricity costs,
Reporter, Antara TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has tasked the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) with distributing 997,200 tons of rice aid during its
Top rice news highlights Andhra Pradesh’s low-cost rice sales, AI-driven genome editing technology for rice improvement, and India’s rising agri-export growth. Moreover,
by Editor The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center will host the 2026 Rice
Shipments rise 14% to $7.64 billion; Basmati rice shipments decline on reduced offtake. By Vishwanath Kulkarni Robust demand for buffalo meat and non-basmati rice has pushed up
By ZHAO YIMENG | China Daily Chinese scientists have taken a major step toward developing hybrid rice that can reproduce itself, a breakthrough that could one day make hybrid
July 30, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and China moved closer on agricultural trade as a grains B2B matchmaking session in Guangzhou brought together 15 leading Pakistani rice
Lahore / By Our Correspondent LAHORE: Punjab University has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wuhan University, China, for development of hybrid rice research
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