“Back then, rising rice prices in some economies quickly spilled over into other markets as consumers and governments across the region scrambled to secure supplies. It also
In this report, our correspondents investigate what has become of the over N1.7trn Central Bank of Nigeria-disbursed Anchor Borrower’s Loan given to supposed rice farmers across
On July 20, while the government banned shipment of white rice to boost domestic supplies, the exports are allowed to meet the food security needs of the countries. In September
Farmers plant rice seedlings that are part of a breeding program for late-maturing varieties, at the International Rice Research Institute, in Los Banos, Laguna province,
In India, only 2%-3% of the total basmati grown is consumed within the country. Hence, basmati is primarily grown for export. Indian basmati rice exports play a crucial role in
The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has repeated its strong advice to rice farmers not to plant a crop after the harvest in October and November this year, due to the water
Farmers harvest rice in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh. Photo by VnExpress/An BinhVietnam’s rice exports are likely to reach record volumes this year on the back of
Negeri Sembilan Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairman S. Veerapan said there should not be panic buying for local rice
Surging Rice Prices Batter Bonds in Major Importer Philippines (Bloomberg) — The highest rice prices in 15 years are threatening to worsen inflation in the Philippines and