Ada Pelonia THE National Food Authority (NFA) failed to attract enough bidders for its auction of more than 37,000 metric tons (MT) of aging rice stocks last June 30. NFA
By Fred Obura East African governments are stepping up efforts to transform rice into a strategic food security crop, approving new measures aimed at boosting production, easing
Source: Zerno On-Line In the 2026/2027 wheat season, Pakistan will harvest 29 million tons of wheat, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of
Expectations that rice prices will fall in Japan in the months ahead are increasing among rice growers and traders, an industry group said Monday. The diffusion index for the
By Carah Hart A rice agronomist with University of Arkansas Extension says the rice crop varies from excellent to struggling. Jarrod Hardke says the lingering drought brought
Central African countries continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on imported rice as regional leaders step up plans to increase local production. CENTRAL AFRICA
Global New Light of Myanmar The Rice Export Zone project will be launched in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Bago, Yangon, and Ayeyawady regions, with a view to exporting premium
Global export prices for 25% broken white rice extended their recovery in June 2026, marking a sharp turnaround from the subdued market witnessed through much of 2025. FAO export
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the government’s price cap on 5-percent broken imported rice has contributed to lower