India’s restrictions on shipments have resulted in 2 million tonnes shortfall; carryover stocks may drop by 5 million tonnes. Despite the curbs, India will emerge as the top
The agriculture sector and traders have expressed their high optimism about rice exports this year given high prices and stable markets, helping the grain remain a big foreign
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is aggressively promoting the sale of rice, leading the way with a government-to-government deal of 1 million
Trade sources say offer price may be cut to ₹2,600/quintal So far, FCI has sold 1.55 lt of rice under OMSS since the weekly e-auction started on July 5 | Photo Credit: Soumen
File – Workers unload imported rice from Vietnam at Malahayati Port, Aceh Besar District. ANTARA/Ampelsa Jakarta (ANTARA) – National Food Agency (Bapanas) Head Arief
(Business in Cameroon) – In a letter dated January 11, Minister of Trade Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana has instructed regional governors to “reactivate, until further
Indonesia is the largest market for Thai rice exports. (Photo: Chakrapan Natanri) The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to negotiate on Thursday the sale of 1 million tonnes of
The watchdog group Bantay Bigas over the weekend warned of an increase in hunger incidence in the country amid the continued spike in retail prices of rice. PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES
Rice prices have shot up though there is an ample stock of the staple and Aman fields boasted a healthy harvest with fingers pointing towards an “unholy nexus” between
The project ‘Transforming Rice Value Chains for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta’ (TRVC) was announced on Tuesday. Workshop announcing the
The undated image shows a rice store at the Khaja Nagar market in Kushtia. Photo: Dhaka Tribune The prices of all types of rice have increased again in Khaja Nagar of Kushtia, the
With the harvesting of Aman crops, the prices of BR-28, Paijam, Guti and aromatic rice were supposed to decrease. Instead, the rice prices have gone up by Tk 2-8 per kg in the
By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA Integrated News Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Tuesday that there is already a working draft for the rice trade agreement with
India, which accounts for roughly a quarter of global world rice production, has been restricting overseas sales of rice. Meanwhile shipping routes have been undermined by Houthi
The future of rice exports hinges on a harmonised global effort, with strategic planning, technological advancements and cooperative policies Rice, the staple food for more than
Farmers harvest rice in southern province of Kien Giang. Photo by VnExpress/An BinhVietnam’s rice exports soared to 8.13 million tons, valued at US$4.7 billion in 2023,
Kozhikode: The trend of a surge in rice prices continues in the state, with Ponni and Kola rice witnessing an increase of Rs 8. Despite the usual trend of falling prices during
The prices of rice have gone up by Tk 150 to Tk 900 per 50kg sack since the January 7 polls despite record government stocks and no sign of a supply shortage. The prices of rice
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto distributes rice assistance to beneficiary families in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, on Monday (January 15, 2024).
The global rice market is currently grappling with the most significant shortage witnessed in the last two decades, a crisis exacerbated by India’s export bans on rice. This
In a world where food is a fundamental necessity, the significance of rice, a core staple for billions, cannot be overstated. Today, the global rice industry stands on shaky
2023 is a successful year for Vietnam’s rice shipment as export volume and prices hit an all-time high of 8.3 million tonnes and 4.78 billion USD. According to the Ministry of
India’s self-sufficiency in food is one of the “greatest achievements in human history”, said Goyal Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and
A worker at a rice warehouse in Phnom Penh. Cambodia shipped 500 tonnes of milled rice to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). KT/Chor Sokunthea Kingdom has exported milled rice to
In a twist of events, the global rice market is grappling with an unprecedented shortage, now touted as the most severe in twenty years. This crisis has been significantly
Rice prices also suddenly jumped after the 2018 elections Despite an adequate rice supply in the market, the price has increased by at least Tk5 per kg in both wholesale and
The government has decided to distribute a bag of flour and rice to every household in the country for the upcoming month of Ramadan. Speaking to reporters after concluding his
Basmati rice, a staple rice that is commonly used across the country has been ranked as the best rice in the world. Read on to know more. Basmati stands out as the best rice in
Cambodian rice makes inroads into UAE. File photo Cambodia on Friday exported its first batch of milled rice to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the country’s Minister of
File image: Palliatives Tope Omogbolagun and Dirisu Yakubu Lawmakers have denied getting rice palliatives from the Federal Government. Some lawmakers had during the Yuletide
Rice rates across Asian hubs hold flat as steady demand counters falling supply Synopsis India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $510-$517 per metric ton,
The Indonesian government agreed to assign the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) to import 2 million tonnes of rice in 2024 in order to ensure the government rice reserves (CBP) and
FILE PHOTO: A worker carries on his head a sack of rice inside a government rice warehouse National Food Authority in Quezon city, Metro Manila in Philippines, August 9, 2018.
The quality of the grain sold at the shops was so bad that many people say purchasing grain at markets is cheaper, a source told Daily NK This photo, published in state media in
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – State Logistics Agency (Bulog) president director Bayu Krisnamurthi said the government and his agency will not increase the highest
By Dayo Johnson AKURE—RESIDENTS of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency of Ondo State have rejected bags of rice packaged and distributed by the lawmaker representing the
Trade and industry insiders argue that officials lack an understanding of the rice trade dynamics, emphasizing the scarcity of in-demand rice varieties as a key factor driving
Thailand is poised to exceed its 2023 rice export target of 8.5 million tonnes thanks to a surge in purchases in November, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association. A rice
The rice market is set to remain tight at the start of the year on India’s ongoing export restrictions and an expected boost from festival demand, providing impetus
By Godwin Oritse The Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone ‘A’ in Ikeja Lagos of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, said on Wednesday it seized rice and other prohibited cargo
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch on Wednesday held a meeting with the office bearers of the Rice Exporters
A worker arranges sacks of rice at a local rice store in Quezon City on October 4, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — At least 18,463 metric tons of imported rice from Vietnam,
RICE prices increased by 3.8 percent in December 2023 as prices at the international market continue to rise. Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that the
Synopsis: The offtake of rice in September and October 2023 was 2.838 mt and 3.098 mt,respectively, while in September and October 2022, the monthly offtake was 5.848 mt and 5.386
Thailand is poised to exceed its 2023 rice export target of 8.5 million tonnes thanks to a notable surge in purchases in November, the rice export association said. Charoen
Rice procurement for the central pool remains sub-par for the 2023-24 season starting in October due to slow purchases in Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh Rice
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman at the celebration event of the two-year anniversary of ID FOOD in Jakarta on Monday (January 8, 2024). (ANTARA/Maria Cicilia Galuh) Jakarta
The rising price of rice, a staple food for many Nigerian households, has left many with questions about the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) that led to the unveiling of rice
The undated image shows BRRI dhan107 recently approved by National Seed Board. Photo: Courtesy The National Seed Board has approved two new high-yielding Boro rice varieties
The Government’s policy intervention in 2023 will continue to impact the market. Workers weigh and pack paddy bags at Sitapur market in Uttar Pradesh. File | Photo Credit:
Thailand’s rice exports are expected to drop by 15% in 2024 as a global scramble for the staple food is set to ease. The Southeast Asian nation will likely see weaker demand
2023 is a successful year for Vietnam’s rice shipment as export volume and prices hit an all-time high of 8.3 million tonnes and 4.78 billion USD. Total total rice output in the
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s agricultural exports will rise in fiscal 2023/24 from last year despite curbs on wheat, rice and sugar, the nation’s trade minister said on
Credit: REUTERS/RAJENDRA JADHAV NEW DELHI, Jan 8 (Reuters) – India’s agricultural exports will rise in fiscal 2023/24 from last year despite curbs on wheat,
HANOI: Vietnam’s rice exports hit an all-time high, bringing the country US$ 4.78 billion in revenue from 8.3 million tonnes of rice shipment in 2023, reported Vietnam News
Borah belongs to a family of farmers whose only means of sustenance is agriculture. Image used for representational purpose only. By Prasanta Mazumdar Express News Service ASSAM:
Visakhapatnam: Increase in prices of essential commodities may pinch the pockets of consumers this Sankranti festival (the biggest festival in Andhra Pradesh). Prices of rice,
INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at the possibility of issuing a suggested retail price (SRP) for rice to
A rice seller pans rice. AKP International rice prices climbed 21 percent last year amid climate concerns and the fallout from Indian export curbs, the Food and Agriculture
China remains Cambodia’s top rice export destination. File Photo Cambodia had exported 656,323 tonnes of milled rice in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 3 percent, the Cambodia
By Okechukwu Nnodim The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, on Friday, said the Federal Government had commenced the massive production of food crops in
Harvested rice area in Africa. The top panel shows the rice area growth for 2000–2018. The black dashed line denotes 2008, the start year of the first phase of the CARD program.
(MB FILE PHOTO) The Department of Agriculture (DA) is currently looking into the possibility of putting a suggested retail price (SRP) on rice amid the rising prices of the
BY GABRIELL CHRISTEL GALANG AT A GLANCE The Department of Agriculture (DA) played down concerns about the potential for well-milled rice prices to reach P60 per kilo, despite the
HIGHLIGHTS Sharp fall in prices unlikely due to high procurement price West Africa demand likely to be subdued High stocks, fall in government procurement may offer some relief to
Rice importers say under the current quota arrangement, imported rice will be dearer by over 30 percent in the local market. The imposition of the 20 percent export duty will make
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News While the Philippines’ overall inflation slowed down in December, the rate of increase in the cost of rice accelerated to its fastest in 14
India is worried that the attacks on cargo ships passing through the Red Sea route could particularly impact its agricultural exports to Europe. Around 12 percent of global trade
Harvested rice at a farm in Khao Wong , Kalasin province, Thailand.Photographer: Luke Duggleby/Bloomberg Thailand’s rice exports are expected to drop by 15% this year as a
Spot container freight rates from Asia – Europe have more than doubled over the last two weeks as lines divert via the Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks in the Red Sea.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has denied allegations of the existence of a cartel or mafia that controls the prices of rice and paddy seeds in the
Credit: REUTERS/ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA BANGKOK, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Thailand expects to export 7.5 million tonnes of rice this year, the Thai Rice Exporters
By Kelum Bandara Delays in local testing by Sri Lankan authorities hinder the utilization of the total quota of Bamsati rice imports from Pakistan allocated under the
Tribune News Service Balwant Garg Faridkot, January 3 Rice millers are miffed with the Punjab Government for delay in supply of fortified rice that needed to start custom milling
By Damilola Aina The increasingly high cost of production, transportation and other factors have caused the price of one kilogramme of local rice to jump by 73.2 per cent in one
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora DONATION. TECO Political Division Director Emilie Shao, TECO Deputy Representative Dustin Yang, Chow, Bello, and MECO Vice Chairman Renato R. Eberle
Erects barrier for Indian basmati players, hikes security deposits for consignments entering the union. BY SUBRAMANI RA MANCOMBU A branded basmati player from India planning
Erects barrier for Indian basmati players, hikes security deposits for consignments entering the union A branded basmati player from India planning to set up a mill in the EU to
HIGHLIGHTS USDA forecasts rice exports at new record of 5 mil mt in MY 2023-24 Forex volatility, high interest rates pose challenges for exporters Basmati market stable but prices
JAKARTA, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s rice output in January and February this year is estimated at 2.25 million metric tons, agriculture ministry data
A factor contributing to the soaring prices is the export of rice to other states. Express News Service NALGONDA: Prices of rice in the state have shot up sharply, causing
Grain sellers and ordinary people — with the notable exception of farmers — have been purchasing large amounts of rice and corn recently, multiple sources told Daily NK. A
By LLANESCA T. PANTI, GMA Integrated News The country’s national rice program (NRP) under the Department of Agriculture has been allocated P30.8 billion under the P5.768
The state government cannot procure grains, and is dependent on FCI to procure rice. It can only source it from the Union government. Express News Service BENGALURU: The
Nepal, Bhutan, and Asean region, among others, were recipients of India’s largesse The overall growth of rice export to South Asian countries was up 478% in November 2023 as
Experts have pointed out 10 problems that are hindering the development of the rice value chain, though Vietnam has great advantages for production. Rice farming is the livelihood
The Fiscal Efficiency and Budget Committee under Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has promised to assist the Kebbi State Government to access N83.2
Talking to The Indian Express, West Bengal Agricultural Marketing minister Becharam Manna said, “We are very happy that these aromatic rice varieties will get a separate entity
the Xo Dang ethnic people in the Central Highlands, and is where the villagers thank the Gods and the genies and pray to them to be blessed with a bumper crop, a full stock of
Basmati, prized for its aroma and long grain, is witnessing a demand surge from traditional global buyers in the Middle East, the US and European Union. In the new season, over
With market price ruling high, chances of recovery in purchases are slim, say experts Rice procurement by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the Centre’s buffer stocks in
File photo of rice being harvested in 2020 at a farm in Arkansas County near Stuttgart.U of A System Division of Agriculture A 1 percent increase in unbroken rice kernels after
Efficient process: A rice harvester in action at a padi field in Kampung Pada Telela in Perlis. PETALING JAYA: The latest edition of “Rice Check”, a comprehensive guide aimed
Prices of staple food hit a 15-year high due to extreme weather and export ban Prices of rice remain high in Asia as its major exporters move to prioritize domestic demand. TOKYO
A ceremonial welcome for the initial 3,500 tonnes of Cambodian milled rice to Indonesia was held at Tanjung Emas Harbour in Central Java’s Semarang City on November 2, 2023.
The city of Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a steady surge in rice prices, primarily due to a dearth of paddy supply from critical cultivating regions. Key delta districts,
Iran is suffering from a shortage of medicine and medical supplies. But the country’s financial assets are in the hands of a government that uses oil revenues and national
PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALES THE national average retail price of well-milled rice in late December was P54.68 per kilogram (kg), according to the Philippine Statistics