RICE imports as of end-November were lower than the volume shipped a year earlier. Inbound shipments totaled 3.03 million metric tons (MT) as of November 30, Bureau of Plant
A worker arranges sacks of rice at a local rice store in Quezon City on October 4, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — At least 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons (MT) of imported rice
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has shortened the effectivity of import permits to ensure proper compliance and enough supply of rice in the market. In a memorandum circular
ActionAid Nigeria has warned that the current decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to lift Forex ban on rice importation will significantly affect
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Needing a greater supply of rice amid stubbornly high prices, the Philippines, which relies on imports to meet demand, has given private traders about a
The report adds:“Global rice trade in the calendar year 2024 is projected at 52.85 million tonnes (milled basis) NIGERIAN leaders are notorious for their empty posturing,
Nigeria may see the cost of its rice imports for the 2023/2024 marketing year outstrip the N1.08 trillion spent under the Anchor Borrowers (ABP) – a scheme that provides farmers
While African cuisine is renowned for its diversity, one staple manages to unify dinner tables across the continent – rice. Rice has become the single most important source of