Workers unload sacks of rice from a delivery truck along Dagupan Street in Tondo, Manila on January 22, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice imports have reached
Buyers have been complaining this year about the scarcity of rice at both traditional and modern markets and the accompanying higher prices. A worker carries a bag of rice at the
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Thai farmers are being asked not to grow off-season rice as the country’s water supply is now low due to the impact of climate change and other factors. Illustrative image
Indonesia has already approved a 2 million ton rice import quota this year. Indonesian President Joko Widodo waves as he visits the paddy field area in Pekalongan, Central Java
BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports rebounded in 2022-23 on strong supply and competitive prices, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of
The Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) has warned of a tough year ahead after lowering its export target for this year to 7.5 million tonnes, down from 8.7 million tonnes
Higher prices dent demand for Thai variety, says trader A rice farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima province works on his ricefield. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert) BENGALURU-Parboiled rice
Shipments poised to reach 7.5m tonnes Thailand’s rice shipments are expected to fall by 14.4% this year because of lower production and greater competition, according to the