DHAKA: Bangladesh is heading for a rice shortfall of more than 200,000 metric tons after heavy pre-monsoon rains and upstream inflows damaged its main crop in the northeastern
Amid heightened volatility in the global rice market, Vietnam is stepping up efforts to diversify export destinations and shift toward higher value segments. Geopolitical
By TED CORDERO, GMA News The Philippines’ agriculture sector saw a slight drop in output in the first quarter of 2026, mainly due to lower rice production, according to the
Government may be forced to dipose of the grain via sales to ethanol distilleries and open market. By Prabhudatta Mishra The Indian government’s rice procurement for the
Sukanta Halder This year’s Boro paddy harvest in the haor region had raised hopes of a strong yield, with farmers racing against time to harvest, thresh, and dry their crops.
Faruk Hossain Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has established an innovative ‘rice garden’ in the agricultural fields of Dinajpur, transforming it into a practical
Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO Rusty Halvorson Global rice supplies are expected to tighten this year as farmers across Asia reduce planting due to rising input costs
By Giselle P. Jordan THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering limiting monthly rice import volumes from June to August to prevent palay (unhusked rice) farmgate prices
The government says the move will help boost sales of locally produced rice as demand continues to rise. BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso has suspended rice imports until further