By Adrian Kenneth Halili (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines — Farmer groups yesterday asked the government to impose a 30-percent safeguard duty on imported rice, as
The shipment was initially found ‘fit for human consumption’ when samples were drawn soon after landing, but was subsequently found to have ‘quality issues’. By Subramani
By Crystal Futrell KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — While wheat, corn and soybean markets have commanded much of the commodities spotlight in recent weeks, buoyed by geopolitical
Asif Showkat Kallol By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s inflationary pressure remained elevated in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (April-June), with
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Philippines will not impose a temporary ban on imported rice as the country braces for the impact of the looming peak El Niño,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of $18.8 million to the Government of Ghana for the implementation of the Regional West Africa
Mary Jade Jadormio FARM groups pressed for an additional 30-percent safeguard duty on rice imports after shipments exceeded the country’s supply gap and slashed farmers’
Erfan Maruf Jakarta State food procurement agency Bulog says national rice supplies remain secure despite a warning from weather agency BMKG of a potentially longer and drier
By Megha Bajaj Bangladesh Rice Prices have emerged as a significant concern as the country struggles with flood-related crop damage, higher paddy costs, and uncertainty