Farm Progress America: Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing Arkansas farms into bankruptcy at twice the rate of any other state, with rice and corn growers hit hardest.
Jakarta, IO – Various national and international reports indicate that the Indonesian government has consistently implemented policies, programs and strategic initiatives to
By: Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta MANILA, Philippines — Global rice prices are projected to rise by nearly 18 percent on average next year as a strong El Niño threatens harvests
The USA Rice Federation has urged President Donald Trump’s administration to impose import tariffs of up to 65% on rice from all countries to protect domestic producers from
Rice prices in North Korea reached record highs in late October 2026 despite the ongoing harvest. According to Daily NK, rice prices in Pyongyang markets rose to 51,700 North
By Susan Reidy WASHINGTON, DC, US — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to purchase $472.5 million in US-grown and raised commodities, including $21 million in long
Bisnis | Ekonomi Perum Bulog’s Semarang branch holds about 81,600 tonnes of rice. Branch head Yudha Aji Pribawa estimates that the stock can support distribution for roughly
The Minister issued a strict warning to millers and traders against illegal hoarding, black marketing, and overpricing of essential commodities By Newsmeter Network Hyderabad:
Vietnam 5% broken rice has jumped to near two‑year highs on tight stocks, while Indian values stay firm. Analysis of supply, demand, El Niño risks and short‑term outlook.
With the Telangana government urging farmers to avoid water-intensive paddy cultivation during Yasangi, farmers’ organisations want the Rs 500 fine rice bonus extended to
Rice husks, one of the world’s most abundant agricultural residues, have been transformed into silica nanoparticles that reinforce chitosan films capable of blocking ultraviolet
The cloud-based software company will purchase 500,000 methane reduction credits from climate startup Mitti Labs while also helping scale sustainable rice farming practices. Zoya
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported that the October Tokyo metropolitan area consumer price index, excluding fresh food (core CPI), rose 2.6%
Source: Spglobal Rice prices in India may increase due to crop damage caused by Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh and unseasonal rains in central regions of the country, which are
Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $470-$480 per metric ton By Reuters Indian rice export prices remained steady this week near their highest level in more than a year,
Fears of a smaller harvest spark grain hoarding, while New Yalu River Bridge hopes push the yuan up more than 10% By Seulkee Jang Rice prices in North Korean markets topped 50,000
CMB News Editorial CBOT rough rice eases after October rally while Indian and Vietnamese FOB prices stay firm. Tight Asian supply, El Niño risk and logistics costs support high
CMB News Editorial Rice futures on CBoT are trending higher while Indian and Vietnamese FOB prices firm on tighter supplies and weather risks. Concise outlook and trading ideas.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to purchase $472.5 million in American-grown and raised commodities, including $21 million in
EW DELHI- India accounts for about 40 per cent of global rice exports, making it a key player in international food security, industry leaders and agricultural experts said at the
By PAGEONE The Philippines will continue to have a sufficient rice supply and inventory of rice and agricultural goods despite the weakening peso against the U.S. dollar and the
By KL News Network Genome analysis of 142 rice varieties identifies cold-tolerance genes and distinctive grain-quality traits in Kashmir’s indigenous rice, opening avenues for
By Press Release FAISALABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have vast opportunities to expand bilateral trade, but stronger air and sea connectivity is essential to achieving this goal,
The price increase comes amid concerns over the availability of fine rice varieties, higher paddy prices and uncertainty over future crop production By Newsmeter Network
CMB News Editorial CBOT rough rice futures firm alongside rising India and Vietnam FOB prices. Weather risks, export competition and speculative length support a mildly bullish
Editorial Team JAKARTA – The Indonesian government’s rice reserves reach 4.5 million tons, much larger than the buffer stocks reported by Malaysia and the
By John Perkins The USDA slashed new crop rice ending stocks, while increasing the carryout for cotton. Rice ending stocks for the marketing year that starts August 1st were cut
by CMB News Editorial Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh disrupt paddy harvest and quality, while FOB rice prices in India and Vietnam stay firm. Read the short-term outlook and trading
PARIS, FRANCE – The USA Rice booth at SIAL Paris, the flagship event for the global food and beverage industry, opened here last Saturday, welcoming traders and food
By Rabiul Misa Key Takeaways: Indonesia can tell you, almost to the tonne, how much rice is sitting in its state warehouses. It tracks with far less urgency how much of the next
El Niño-related weather disruptions expected to reduce global rice production by 2%, marking the first annual decline in a decade. Web Desk International rice prices are
TOKYO – The Japanese farm ministry is considering buying back an additional 100,000 tons of rice to replenish government reserves drawn down by releases in 2025, following a
Onlinekhabar Farmers in Bhojpur are struggling to find workers to harvest and store rice as young people increasingly leave villages for foreign employment and cities. A shortage
By Cho Su-yeon, newsuyeon@sedaily.com Demand for rice is weakening across South Korean households, restaurants and catering firms, raising questions about whether the slide will
KARACHI: Secretary Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Sheryar Taj has announced initiatives to boost exports through agricultural value addition, digital trade
Premium varieties fetch up to ₹5,200 per quintal, but Iran conflict, stuck payments and rising freight costs threaten trade By Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh Basmati prices
CHITWAN: Paddy production in Chitwan’s designated rice zone is projected to rise by 5,000 metric tonnes this fiscal year 2026/27, reaching an estimated 50,000 tonnes, as crop
by Brian Consiglio, University of Missouri University of Missouri researchers have created rice plants that resist bacterial blight, a devastating disease that threatens one of
In 1986, Vietnam was battling triple-digit inflation, with prices rising by several hundred percent a year. The country was struggling to feed its people, importing more than
University of Missouri researchers have created rice plants that resist bacterial blight, a devastating disease that threatens one of the world’s most important food crops. The
By Kim Hee-su SEOUL, October 28 (AJP) – South Korea’s rice production is expected to fall to its lowest level in six years in 2026, with harvest-season prices
The agriculture ministry plans to buy back an additional 100,000 tons of rice from the private sector to replenish the government’s stockpiles, after some of the state rice
ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, in collaboration with the Association of Rice Research Workers, Cuttack, successfully organized the National RiceTech Industry
The unusual demand comes amid a shortfall in paddy cultivation attributed to the El Nino effect. Traders are buying and storing the produce in anticipation of demand in the next
CMB News Editorial Indian basmati paddy and FOB prices rise on robust West Asian demand, while mills face margin pressure from higher procurement and freight costs. Indian basmati
The Hindu Bureau Chief Rationing Officer G.V. Shyam Prasad Lal at a meeting with rice traders in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT As the prices of rice
The programme, which aims to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked to green growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030, is creating
Pavan Kumar Traders and farmers blame poor monsoon conditions, delayed water release and rising export demand for the price spike. Rice prices in the retail market have surged
By LDN Editor Indonesia has said its rice stocks have reached a record level, placing the October total at 4.56 million tonnes as the administration sets out its food-security
Onlinekhabar Farmers in Bhojpur have become concerned after a pest locally known as “lai kira”, mealybug, was found infesting rice crops as the harvest season approaches.
Strengthening supply chain linkages and deep processing will contribute to increasing the value of rice grains and boosting farmers’ incomes. This step paves the way for the
A recent study found that traditional Dehradun Basmati cultivation fell 61.5% from 410.1 hectares across 680 farmers in 2018 to 157.8 hectares across 517 farmers in 2022. By 2026,
Pulse and oilseed acreage expands, but gains remain uneven; rice area declines 15.56 lakh hectares year-on-year, while maize and cotton also trail last season’s levels India’s
Telangana requires approximately 2.38 lakh metric tonnes of rice every month, or 28.56 lakh tonnes annually, to meet the combined requirements of the Public Distribution System,
Ada Pelonia THE Philippines’s dwindling rice stockpile and the threat of El Niño would cause prices to accelerate and put more pressure on inflation, according to an
One kg of Krishna brand boiled Ponni rice, which was sold at Rs 61 in September, rose to Rs 79 in late October. Prithiv Raj Anbu CHENNAI: Retail prices of raw, boiled Ponni, idli
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is moving toward buying back an additional 100,000 tons of government stockpiled rice released in 2025, with the
Shafaq News- Washington Iraq is expected to import two million tons of rice in the 2026–2027 marketing year, unchanged from the previous year’s estimate, according to US
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has assured the public that Indonesia’s rice supply is sufficient to meet domestic demand ahead of
CMB News Editorial – Editorial Desk Concise October 2026 rice market analysis: weak Indian rice bran oil demand, cautious buyers, firm export prices in India and Vietnam,
Kenya is exploring an Indian agricultural investment model to turn the Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County into a major rice production hub, with a proposed 35,000-acre
Ninh Binh, Vietnam (16 October 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Ninh Binh Department of Agriculture and Environment and
K. Shiva Shanker The increasing prices of rice is giving a boost to paddy farmers’ income in Telangana with many of them choosing to sell the harvest in open markets for around
Makassar, S Sulawesi (ANTARA) – State-owned food logistics company Perum Bulog is ready to distribute rice aid to 33.2 million beneficiaries across Indonesia for
Ahmad Fraz Khan Pakistan’s agricultural crisis is generally framed around water scarcity, rising input costs, declining productivity and profitability and climate change. Yet
By Editor Malaysia and other Southeast Asian economies face heightened risks of drought, food inflation and electricity supply disruptions as the 2026–2027 El Niño weather
The Indonesian government is implementing a rice support program for 33.2 million people between October and December 2026, while also adding 1 million tons of price-stabilized
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Cambodia’s historic milestone of exporting one million tonnes of rice calls for celebration. For a country once heavily dependent on food imports and
Today, October 25, 2026, rice prices in the Mekong Delta region remained relatively stable; however, fresh paddy rice, export rice, and rice prices in the domestic and Asian
Lahore, By Jawwad Rizvi LAHORE: Government-notified price reductions continued to offer little relief to consumers in Lahore as retail prices of essential food items remained
Despite achieving an annual production of over 1 million tons, the value of Nghe An’s rice remains disproportionately low due to weaknesses in post-harvest drying and
News DRR Dhan 81 gains market traction for value-added products as researchers focus on nutrition-sensitive and climate-friendly rice cultivation The International Rice Research
An exceptional product alone does not create a trusted origin; it creates an opportunity to build one. By Aman Gupta India retained its crown as the world’s largest rice
A field experiment under dry direct-seeded conditions found that the rice genotype Shalimar Rice-3, a nitrogen rate of 120 kilograms per hectare, and splitting the nitrogen into
by indiatribune New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) India is not only the world’s largest rice exporter but also playing an increasingly major role in ensuring global food security,
Mechanization is not only replacing human labor with machinery, but is also gradually changing the way rice production is organized in Hanoi. From tray seedling cultivation and
The Nation Editorial Team Thailand’s Rice Department will bring tastings of 15 rice varieties with geographical indication (GI) status to Paradise Park in Bangkok on October
Representatives from testing labs, inspection agencies, and exporters agreed that preventing contamination at the source and meeting destination-specific requirements are
By Reuters MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices rose further this week to their highest level in more than a year, supported by a stronger rupee
Summary An extension agronomist says another year of reduced rice acreage could lead to permanent closures of Arkansas drying facilities, mills and other agricultural businesses.
Ismail Dilawar KARACHI: Pakistan’s rice exporters are losing smaller overseas buyers as the Iran war drives up freight costs and forces a shift toward bulk shipping, an industry
Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore rose 5.2 per cent to 118,900 tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, lifting its market share despite a decline in Singapore’s
CMB News Editorial – Editorial Desk Indian basmati rice prices are rising sharply as 1509 paddy supplies tighten in Punjab–Haryana and exporters cover strong shipment
Consumers may have to pay more for rice in the coming months as growers get over ₹1,000 a quintal than the minimum support price fixed for paddy By Subramani Ra Mancombu Indian
Posted by Sylvia Schandert Brazilian rice exports totaled 474,800 metric tons on a paddy-equivalent basis in the third quarter of 2026, up 3.3% from the same period last year.
CMB News Editorial — Editorial Desk CBOT rough rice futures edge higher while Indian and Vietnamese FOB export prices stay firm. Key drivers: El Niño risks, Thai support
By Urban Acres The Mulkanoor farmers cooperative in Telangana is preparing to send its branded rice to the United States, but the more consequential story lies in the system that
By Felix Kyalo Kenya is exploring an Indian agricultural investment model to turn the Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County into a major rice production hub, with a proposed
‘With rising prices, household budgeting has become a struggle’. Khushali Agarwal VIJAYAWADA: Festivals are meant for happiness and sharing of sweets and other food items. But
Farmers in An Bien and U Minh Thuong districts (An Giang province) are planting rice on shrimp farming land, promoting mechanization, selecting quality seeds, and reducing input
The Hindu Bureau Tamil Nadu government expects to procure up to five lakh tonnes of paddy by December, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan said on Wednesday.
Ismail Dilawar KARACHI: Pakistan’s food exports rose more than 25 percent to $1.39 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, driven largely by higher rice
With basmati prices jumping from Rs 28 to Rs 45 per kg, Indian farmers see a windfall, though experts urge caution over market volatility. Akanksha Mishra New Delhi: Basmati rice
In the rice-producing areas of the southeastern part of the province, cooperatives are playing a key role in organizing production, transferring technology, and linking
(CT) – The National Agricultural Extension Center is stepping up agricultural extension activities and supporting localities in developing production models according to the
The Nation Editorial Team Commerce Ministry outlined plans on 20 October 2026 to strengthen rice exports after shipments fell 19.26% year on year in January–September
By: Phoeurng Phearak PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s rice exports have surpassed 1 million tonnes for the first time, breaking the previous annual record with more than two months
ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines remains the world’s largest rice importer, according to the United States Department of Agriculture
CMB News Editorial – Editorial Desk Pakistan’s rice exports more than double YoY in September 2026. What this means for basmati and non-basmati prices and near-term
The Nation Editorial Team Thailand approves five rice measures worth THB58.9 billion to stabilise paddy prices and support longer-term production reform. Thailand’s Cabinet has
By Urban Acres Telangana rice prices have risen sharply even as the state remains one of India’s largest paddy producers, revealing how agricultural surplus does not
VHO – Rice prices today, October 21, 2026, are awaiting improved purchasing power after both types of fresh paddy increased by 100 VND/kg on October 20. Raw rice prices
BSS BRAHMANBARIA, Oct 21, 2026 (BSS) – Black rice cultivation on an experimental basis in Brahmanbaria has raised hopes for agricultural diversification and higher farm
The Nation Editorial Team Thai Trade Representative Werapong Prapha has asked the Netherlands to support better European Union (EU) market access for white rice, chicken and
Khmer Times Cambodia has set a new record in exporting more than one million tonnes of milled rice, with Prime Minister Hun Manet hailing the achievement as a major milestone for
Khalid Gul Mechanised farming promises 50% lower cultivation costs, while improved varieties target higher yields Srinagar, Oct 18: Construction and expanding apple orchards are
Sibte Hassan KARACHI: A leading association of Pakistani rice exporters warned on Sunday that shipping to Iran would be more difficult as tensions in the Middle East push up
LAHORE: Pakistan’s rice sector is exploring opportunities to conserve irrigation water, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and potentially access carbon markets through
Fast-growing crops eradicated seasonal food crisis, unlocked year-round income for farmers Sukanta Halder Short-duration rice varieties have transformed livelihoods in northern
Prices rise by Tk 1-2 per kg amid soaring living costs With prices of essential commodities already soaring, a fresh rise in rice prices has added to the woes of poor and
By Naveen Thukral and Bernadette Christina SINGAPORE/JAKARTA, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Muhamad Yasin, a 63-year-old parking attendant in central Jakarta, says he has cut back on
Khalid Saeed Wattoo | Dr Waqar Ahmad Rice is Pakistan’s second-largest crop after wheat and the country’s largest agricultural export commodity. For decades, the Punjab
By Khusbakht Bilal Summary BUDAPEST: Pakistan has organised its first-ever Rice Festival in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, to introduce Pakistani basmati rice to European
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter LAHORE: In a bid to slash agricultural water consumption by nearly a third and cut methane emissions almost by half, the rice sector is moving
In the first nine months of 2026, the global rice market continued to experience complex developments due to the impact of supply and demand fluctuations, unfavorable weather
Pov Sothak / Khmer Times The Cambodian Rice Federation (CRF) is showcasing the Kingdom’s rice and rice‑based processed products at the international food exhibition SIAL Paris
Jakarta (ANTARA) – National Food Agency (Bapanas) Head Andi Amran Sulaiman said government rice reserves have reached 4.5 million tons after two years of preparation to
Observers believe that Vietnam’s rice export activity is expected to be very vibrant for the remainder of this year, and the target of exporting 8 million tons of rice in
First Rice Festival held to court Hungarian importers, chefs; recipe book and samples distributed. Our Correspondent KARACHI: The Embassy of Pakistan in Hungary hosted the first
By Our Correspondent KARACHI: A delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by Chairman Muhammad Raza, held meetings with senior diplomatic and trade
UA.NEWS In Pakistan, exports of unprocessed food products in the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year, covering July–September, rose by 25.31% compared with the same period
By Staff Report Pakistan’s rice sector is exploring climate-smart farming practices to potentially access carbon financing through a proposed initiative discussed at a
By Reuters MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALUR: Asian rice export prices in key hubs remained firm this week, with Indian rates hitting a more than one-year high on
Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday urged Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to
Rice exports face pressure from price fluctuations and supply competition. To maintain growth momentum, the rice industry needs to improve quality, strengthen raw material areas,
News IREF to examine export incentives, trade agreements and financing access as India seeks to sustain rice export growth and expand into new markets India’s rice export
By Global Times An expert panel conducted on-site evaluation of rice sterile line Ji 233S and its hybrid combinations, which were developed by multiple institutions to have
by Sofia Tesfazion, IRRI Regional Director for Africa ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (14 October 2026) – In Kigali in September, more than 5,000 delegates from over 50 countries
CMB News Editorial — Editorial Desk India’s weakest monsoon since 2009 is set to cut rice output and exports, raising global price risk despite high government stocks and
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter / @jordeenelagare MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has disputed corruption allegations over a blocked rice
Developments in the first nine months of 2026 indicate that rice exports need to gradually reduce their dependence on a few traditional markets while expanding into markets with
By The Manila Times THE average farmgate price of dry palay (unmilled rice) rose 33.6 percent in Sept. to P20.84 per kilo from P15.6 per kilo, data from the Philippine Statistics
Top rice news today covers how a surge in rice prices in Telangana, attracting private traders from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to buy paddy directly from farmers.
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it canceled the rice import permit covering a 12,480-metric ton (MT) shipment from Vietnam after a complaint that it contained 25%
VHO – Rice prices on October 14, 2026 showed slight divergence, with IR 50404 and DS1 both increasing by 100 VND/kg, while raw rice prices remained stable due to continued
Web Desk A new partnership between agricultural technology companies Syngenta and Japan’s Kyoyu Agri will introduce herbicide solutions containing Cyclopyranil to selected
India, the world’s largest rice exporter, has experienced its weakest monsoon since 2009, threatening to reduce the country’s rice harvest. In 2026, rainfall was approximately
DA and IRRI are mapping local climate risks across three AMIA sites to guide tailored climate-smart solutions that strengthen farmers’ resilience and support sustainable rice
Japan’s rice harvest for 2026 is estimated at 7.4 million tons, down about 1% from the previous year’s 7.47 million tons, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday. The forecast
Rice feeds more than half of humanity, yet the flooded fields it depends on are among agriculture’s most stubborn sources of methane, a greenhouse gas roughly eighty times more
By Othel V. Campos The Department of Agriculture (DA) canceled the import permit for 12,480 metric tons of rice from Vietnam aboard MV Tay Son 2 before the vessel reached the
Maria Bernadette Romero The Department of Agriculture (DA) has defended its decision to block a 12,480-metric-ton shipment of Vietnamese rice, saying its delayed arrival could
ANI New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): India’s rice export earnings rose 12.9 per cent to Rs 45,739 crore during April-August 2026, with stable trade policies, accessible
CMB News Editorial – Editorial Desk Myanmar targets 3m t rice exports in 2026–27 on strong Philippine demand and good monsoon yields, but El Niño threatens summer crop
Government paddy procurement can support farmers, but lasting food security requires lower production costs, better market linkages, reliable storage and transparent policies that
Pov Sothak / Khmer Times Rising export demand and increased government market interventions are set to shield Cambodian farmers from seasonal price drops, with favourable
Edited by: Kanchan Yadav / TIMESOFINDIA.COM NEW DELHI: India’s rice exporters have arranged shipments of 102,210 metric tonnes of Basmati rice to Iraq across three bulk
by News Desk China-Pakistan agricultural cooperation is helping transform crop production in Pakistan. Chinese hybrid rice seeds have delivered higher yields, while joint research
Business | By Our Correspondent KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has supported efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines, where Pakistan has
BAC NINH – According to a report from the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, as of October 11th, farmers in the city had harvested 35,500 hectares of summer
Source: Spglobal Myanmar plans to increase rice exports to 3 mln tons in fiscal year 2026/27, up from 2.7 mln tons a season earlier. One of the main growth drivers has been a
El Nino-related monsoon risks and rainfall deficits could impact agricultural production, food supply chains, business costs, and inflation in India, says D&B report. By AJ
By Chun Byung-soo The government said on the 13th that this year’s rice production is projected at about 3.46 million tons, with excess output expected to be around 66,000
IREF has introduced a bulk-shipping initiative aimed at cutting freight costs for Basmati rice exports to Iraq. This initiative will lower costs from USD 350 to USD 90 per tonne,
Sukanta Halder Rice prices have risen in several districts, including Dhaka, over the past week as higher fuel costs, rising paddy prices and seasonal factors pushed up prices,
Top rice news today covers how Paddy procurement in Karnal district has been facing difficulties due to the shortage of rice millers. Second, Thailand’s jasmine rice exports are
The Rising Nepal By Ajay Shah, Mahottari, Oct. 12: Nepal’s rice production has declined by more than 250,000 metric tonnes in a year, adding to the challenge of achieving rice
El Nino risks, declining paddy acreage and rising domestic prices threaten supplies as the USDA projects a 4 per cent fall in India’s rice exports in 2027. FP Business Desk
Butch Fernandez The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform announced plans to conduct a committee hearing into the attempted smuggling of around
Charnvit Inyanya Thai jasmine rice is facing growing competition from cheaper Cambodian supplies in China and a potential longer-term challenger developed in the United States,
Parveen Arora | Tribune News Service Paddy procurement in Karnal district is facing a serious bottleneck this season due to shortage of participating rice millers in the
Ruchika Khanna – Tribune News Service Basmati farmers in Punjab are on a roll this year, as the crop is getting 53 per cent higher prices for their produce than last year.
1.65L MT custom-milled rice await delivery to FCI. Parveen Arora With around 1.65 lakh metric tonne custom-milled rice (CMR) still pending for delivery to the Food Corporation of
26-kg bags dearer by up to Rs 300; sources say further hike in price for next few months unlikely. B Anbuselvan CHENNAI: Due to a shortfall in rice supplies from other states and
VHO – Rice prices on October 12, 2026 are forecast to remain stable, with other key commodities maintaining their prices as purchasing power remains cautious and supply has
At the end of the first nine months of 2026, the GDP of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector increased by 4.02%; export turnover is estimated at 56.3 billion USD, an
Drones, autonomous vehicles, and data management platforms are opening up new production methods in agriculture. However, technology only truly proves its value when it is suited
Direct-seeded rice was supposed to make farmers’ lives easier. Instead of the back-breaking, water-hungry ritual of transplanting seedlings into flooded paddies, growers simply
Traders and consumers, who spoke to journalists in separate interviews on Sunday in Lagos, reported mixed price movements across markets. News Agency of Nigeria Some Lagos
Top rice news today highlights Telangana is looking for establishing long term supply partnerships in Asia, Africa and Middle East for rice exports and Odisha faces a fresh price
Staff Correspondent Inquiries at major rice trading hubs across the country suggest that higher paddy prices, alongside increased transport costs, have also contributed to the
Staff Correspondent . Dhaka Consumers in Dhaka’s retail markets face higher rice prices as fine, medium-quality and coarse varieties become Tk 1–3 a kilogram costlier
Traders blame higher transport costs. Daily Sun Report, Kushtia Rice prices in Kushtia have risen by Tk 1–2 per kilogram at the retail level amid higher fuel and transportation
JAKARTA – Perum Bulog recorded the realization of rice procurement reaching 4.11 million tons of rice equivalent until October 8, 2026. This achievement is equivalent to
VOV.VN – Vietnamese Ambassador to Timor-Leste Pham Binh Dam met with Marcos da Cruz, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry, in the
By Reuters MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices held near a more than one-year high this week as a weaker rupee offset rising paddy costs amid
Vietnam exported 6.4 million tonnes of rice worth 3.11 billion USD in the first nine months of 2026, down 6.1% in volume and 10.9% in value year on year as global demand weakened
Source: Efeedlink China imported more than 1 mln tons of Vietnamese rice worth nearly $505 mln in January–August 2026. A year earlier, shipments stood at just over 565 thsd
By Muhammad Luqman The Punjab Agriculture Department has intensified efforts to curb air pollution and smog during the ongoing rice harvesting season, conducting awareness
Smaller planting area trims harvest despite improved per-hectare yields, MODS says. By Chun Byung-soo This year’s rice harvest is expected to decrease from last year.
The price of Sona Masuri variety in the wholesale market has increased from Rs 50 per kg to Rs 75 to Rs 80. Similarly, Kolam rice, which was around Rs 75 per kg, is reaching Rs
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) on Wednesday was informed that crops including sugarcane, rice, maize, mung bean and chillies showed a significant
By Othel V. Campos The Philippines could secure a new source of rice imports from the United States under an agreement targeting 100,000 tons of US-origin rice in 2027 and 200,000
Myanmar exported more than 970,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice during the first six months of the 2026-27 fiscal year, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.
Kazakhstan produced 145,000 tons of rice in January-August 2026, up 18.6% from 122,300 tons in the same period last year, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Bureau of
By Yonhap SEJONG — Korea’s production of rice, a key staple in the country’s diet, is estimated to decline 0.6 percent in 2026 due to a reduction in cultivation
After achieving self-sufficiency in rice staples ahead of schedule, Indonesia wants to move away from clearing forests for new paddy fields. But the government has yet to clarify
by News Desk Pakistan is set to export an additional 70,000 metric tonnes of rice to Malaysia between October and December. The deal marks another step in expanding Pakistan’s
By Agence France-Presse JAKARTA — Indonesia said on Tuesday it would halt a project to raze several million hectares of forest to clear land for rice production, saying it had
JAKARTA – The National Food Agency or Bapanas has added 74.18 thousand tons of rice distribution for the Food Supply and Price Stabilization program to maintain supplies and
Source: Spglobal Indian 100% broken white rice prices have risen by $36/t since early March, reaching $320/t FOB as of October 2. The market has been supported by limited
Minister directed the secretary food to prepare a comprehensive feasibility study in consultation. Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The use of rice planters could increase crop yield
Author: Asianet Newsable English Rice prices have increased for the fourth time in four months, putting pressure on household budgets. Sona Masoori and Rajamudi rates have surged,
China has emerged as Viet Nam’s second-largest rice export market after spending nearly 505 million USD to import over one million tons of Vietnamese rice in the first eight
Source: World-grain Rice could regain market share from wheat in Japan in 2026/27 as domestic production recovers and prices are expected to ease. FAS USDA forecasts rice output
Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest rice-producing state, saw paddy acreage decline by 1.84 lakh hectares to 69.21 lakh hectares. Surya S Pillai – Tribune News Service
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the average export price during the period was estimated at 484.8 USD per tonne, down 5.1% from the same period last year. Hanoi
Check out the latest top rice news today from the global rice market where Vietnam rice exports hit $3.1 billion despite weak demand and Thai rice exports got affected.
A regional field exchange at Nam Cuong Cooperative in Vietnam brought together Asian research partners to explore low-emission rice production, rice-straw composting, and
By: Chhum Chantha PHNOM PENH — Droughts, floods and rising temperatures are putting Cambodia’s farmers under growing financial pressure, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: A new direct maritime route opens opportunities for rice exporters to secure a larger market share. Cambodia is stepping up efforts to expand
By Arvin Donley TOKYO, JAPAN — Rice prices in Japan are projected to decline significantly from the historical highs observed through 2024 and 2025, and rice will reclaim market
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the average export price during the period was estimated at 484.8 USD per tonne, down 5.1% from the same period last year. 10
By Abdul Rasheed Azad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division Senator Ahad Cheema has directed federal and provincial agriculture departments
Ada Pelonia and Samuel P. Medenilla THE country’s rice stocks slid by 8 percent in September, pulled down by smaller inventories from the National Food Authority (NFA), based
Rice feeds more than half of humanity, and the height of its stalks quietly determines whether a harvest survives a storm. Tall plants with long internodes—the hollow segments
By Luqman Hakim, Hakim Mahari KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has sufficient rice stocks to meet domestic requirements for six months, while fish stocks, managed by fishermen’s
By Susan Reidy LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s wheat, rice and corn production in 2026-27 is expected to drop due to increasing rural insecurity, higher input costs and reduced
THE national rice inventory fell 8% year on year as of Sept. 1, while corn stocks rose 47%, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported. The rice inventory was estimated at 1.91
Top rice news today highlights how Cambodia targets 60k tonnes of rice exports to Philipinnes through direct route. Vidarbha’s rice bowl, Bhandara is shrinking due to drought
In Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities, many young entrepreneurs are moving beyond the traditional use of local agricultural products to develop commercially viable products,
By: Chhum Chantha PHNON PENH — Cambodia will export 60,000 tons of milled rice to the Philippines by the end of 2026, marking the first export of this kind and the beginning of
By Shakir Husain HYDERABAD, Oct 3 (Bernama) — Pakistan will export an additional 70,000 tonnes of rice to Malaysia from October to December 2026, following diplomatic and
By IntelliNews – New Taipei Bureau Construction began in Vietnam’s Can Tho City on October 3 on a rice processing complex with annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes and an
China spent nearly $505 million on more than 1 million tons of Vietnamese rice in the first eight months of 2026, becoming Vietnam’s second-largest rice export market after the
Global New Light of Myanmar On 3 October, the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) issued a public statement urging rice traders to strictly comply with regulations set by the State and
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter / @jordeenelagare MANILA, Philippines — The benchmark for global rice prices went up by almost 10 percent in September, mostly driven by
By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Agriculture in Bicol has allotted P3.3 billion budget for farm interventions to help the region’s farmers and fisherfolk
ANI New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Improving rice recovery rather than simply increasing processing capacity could significantly raise millers’ earnings, with a
News Desk The Federal Ministry of National Food Security has released a report based on data from August, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday. According to the report,
SYED FATTAHUL ALIM The recent decision of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) to procure 0.26 million tonnes of fertiliser has definitely been a right
PHNOM PENH: Signature Rice, one of Cambodia’s largest rice exporters, has outlined plans to step up exports to the Philippines. On Nov 2, 5,000 tonnes were loaded onto a
Shehbaz Sharif calls for regulatory reforms to boost investment Orders practical steps to ensure repair of railway tracks. OUR STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister
By Recorder Report ISLAMABAD: Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives and the efforts of relevant ministries and authorities, arrangements have been completed to
India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $378-$384 per ton this week. By Reuters Indian rice export prices were at an over one-year high this week, driven by improving
The program also aims to reduce Togo’s dependence on rice imports, with domestic milled rice production covering only about half of national demand in 2023. TOGO – The West
Global New Light of Myanmar Myanmar targets to generate US$2 billion in revenue from rice and broken rice exports in 2028, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and
By Reuters MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices were at an over one-year high this week, driven by improving demand and concerns over production
Some European experts claim that sales of the fragrant rice variety are 10 times the output in the ‘origin’ areas. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Efforts are underway in the
Rice yields have fallen after erratic monsoon rains, while higher farm input costs threaten rural incomes and spending during the key wedding and festival season. Bloomberg By
Sibte Hassan KARACHI: Pakistani food exporters reported Saudi buyer interest at the Saudi Food Show in Jeddah this week, but one rice supplier said cheaper Indian competition was
India’s rice industry is looking beyond raw grain exports to higher-value products such as noodles, bran oil, protein, specialised ingredients and rice-husk-based materials. An
By Bioengineer A humble soil amendment made from burned crop residue may hold the key to one of rice farming’s most persistent problems. A two-year field experiment in Northeast
by Bioengineer Rice is the staple food for billions of people, yet breeding varieties that perform reliably across wildly different landscapes remains one of agriculture’s
Senate chairman backs quality controls, modern milling and value addition as rice exporters target $5bn in exports. Web Desk Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani has called for
SGGPO Vietnam’s 100 percent broken rice is currently offered at US$371–US$375 per ton, higher than India’s price by at least US$44 per ton and Pakistan’s by
A new industry assessment will examine market demand, margins, investment needs and export potential across emerging rice-derived product categories. By PTI India’s rice
Previously the world’s biggest rice exporter, Philippines is now the biggest rice importer, importing 3.37 million metric tons of rice in 2025, projected to increase to as much
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: The initiative boosts Cambodian rice exports and diversifies global markets while giving local exporters a vital platform to network directly
Nippon.com Staff In Japan, the price of the standard 5-kilogram bag of rice has fallen below ¥3,000 for the first time since September 2024, as supplies increase again
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