Japan’s private-sector rice imports surged 95-fold in 2025 from the previous year to 96,834 tons, as demand for foreign rice was strong despite high tariffs because of
Maria Bernadette Romero The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering rice imports from Pakistan as part of efforts to diversify suppliers and ensure a stable food
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured there will be no “over-importing” of rice despite the country’s widening trade
Basmati shipments fall 53%, Irri-6 down 22%, while imports climb to $34.5 billion in six months. By Saddam Hussain Pakistan’s rice exports fell sharply in the first half of
By Rick P. Quiambao BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Some 98 farmers in the municipality of Morong, Bataan, stand to benefit from a newly awarded rice combine harvester from the
Regional rice trade is set to pick up in early 2026 as the Philippines moves to secure supplies while managing domestic price pressures. The Philippines, Vietnam’s largest rice
Govt has developed a pricing support mechanism to ensure Pakistan remains competitive in international markets. BR Web Desk Pakistan has offered to match global rice prices
UBON RATCHATHANI, THAILAND (15–16 January 2026) — A high-level workshop was convened to address the challenges of “suboptimal” rice production systems in Ubon
By TED CORDERO,GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expecting the retail prices of rice to remain stable within the first quarter of 2026 as the tariff rate