RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News MANILA (UPDATED) — A deepening conflict in the Middle East could slash Philippine rice production by up to half if the government fails to intervene,
A number of farm workers are harvesting rice in the fields of Jamus Village, Mranggen Subdistrict, Demak Regency, Central Java, on Wednesday (April 8, 2026). Data from the Central
Zanna Buckland The mechanical response of packed rice could be leveraged for soft robotics, adaptive structures, or protective gear. An international research team, led by the
The West African rice market remained largely centered around Benin, which dominated trade flows between 30 March and 3 April 2026 with a diverse product basket. Key traded grades
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s rice reserves reached 4.6 million tons as of April 7, sufficient to withstand global pressures and a potential El Niño-induced drought,
By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — The international benchmark for rice prices declined by 3 percent in March as the Iran war dampened demand from Persian Gulf at
Source: Feedlot Milled rice production in Thailand in 2026/27 is forecast at 20.3 million tonnes, down 2% from the previous season’s 20.7 million tonnes. This decline will be
On April 3, 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Virender Kumar (Research Director), Dr. Saito Kazuki (Senior Scientist), and Dr. Iwanaga Masa (Board Member) from the
The Mekong Delta provinces are entering the peak harvest period for the winter-spring rice crop. Amid rising domestic and global supply, declining export rice prices have