Việt Nam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market. HCM CITY —
THE farmgate price of palay (unmilled rice) fell 28.9% year on year in May to an average of P17.75 per kilogram, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Month on
Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand agricultural exports to China, with rice and cassava identified as top priorities, according to Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai
Controversial proposals are reigniting debate on regulatory overreach and testing the country’s commitment to economic reform. Although Resolutions 66 and 68 firmly call for
Paddy guzzles water, depletes soil nutrients, and creates the problem of stubble burning. But Punjab farmers have not moved away from it. Here’s why. Written by Anju Agnihotri
Nyein Nyein The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) offers fair market prices for Shwebo Pawsan, Ayeyawady Pawan and Samantha rice varieties, it announced on 13 June.MRF and the Myanmar
Kyoko Hasegawa, Agence France-Presse All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki’s rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the cost of the staple
By JANDI ESTEBAN, GMA Regional TV News The Department of Labor and Employment-Davao (DOLE-11), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) XI, launched the P20-per-kilo
Labourers ‘reluctant’ to work in scorching sun, seek higher wages.Mohit Khanna/ Tribune News Service The soaring mercury has made things difficult for farmers, with labourers