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December 2025 - Rice News Today

South Korea tender...

Reuters HAMBURG: South Korea’s state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp has issued an international tender to purchase an estimated 56,944 metric tons of rice to be

READ December 31, 2025
Punjab, Haryana ri...

New Delhi: Rice farmers in Punjab and Haryana are facing a growing crisis as rising cultivation costs threaten their livelihoods, even as India continues to expand rice

READ December 31, 2025
How India overtook...

India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer, but closing the yield gap and managing water stress will decide whether this production surge becomes a lasting

READ December 31, 2025
India’s status as ...

Experts warn Punjab and Haryana’s groundwater may fall further under growing rice cultivation pressure. Reuters When India overtook China as the world’s largest producer of

READ December 31, 2025
How Punjab Helped ...

written by Dr. Jasneet Bedi  AI Generated Summary India’s emergence as the world’s largest rice producer, edging past China in the 2024–25 agricultural year, signals a

READ December 31, 2025
Govt approves 50,0...

Staff Correspondent  A meeting of the advisory council committee on government purchase on Tuesday approved a proposal to purchase 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati rice from India.

READ December 30, 2025
India’s domi...

By Mayank Bhardwaj and Bhawika Chhabra Summary NEW DELHI, Dec 30 (Reuters) – When India overtook China as the world’s largest producer of rice this year, the

READ December 30, 2025
Govt to procure 70...

BSS DHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) – The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase today recommended approval of several key procurement proposals involving purchase of

READ December 30, 2025
Rice farmers, it’s...

New product lines and 2026 outlook offered by two U.S. rice seed companies. Whitney Shannon Heckel, Staff Writer, Delta Farm Press. At a Glance Rice farmers who grow Acetyl-CoA

READ December 29, 2025
Rupee gains prop u...

Reuters BENGALURU, BANGKOK, MUMBAI, HANOI AND DHAKA: Prices of rice exported from India climbed to a one-month high this week as traders raised prices to adjust for the

READ December 28, 2025
Thai rice exports ...

The baht has gained 10.5% against the dollar so far this year to become Asia’s second-best performing currency Reuters BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports are projected to fall

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Karachi notifies n...

The Karachi administration has notified new official prices for pulses, rice and spices, with the Commissioner’s Office enforcing the revised rates under the Sindh Essential

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Rice planting stra...

RiceTec’s Garrison Hardke offers planting and harvest strategies to boost efficiency, improve quality. Whitney Shannon Heckel, Staff Writer, Delta Farm Press At a Glance

READ December 27, 2025
India’s rice expor...

Experts warn of wider repercussions, including efforts by importers to divert shipments and renewed strain in US-India trade talks Biman Mukherji India, the world’s largest rice

READ December 26, 2025
Indonesia’s ...

By Vietnam News Agency Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said on December 22 that the government’s rice reserve (CBP) is projected to reach 3.5 million

READ December 26, 2025
Pakistani Rice Exp...

by News Desk Pakistan’s rice exports recorded notable growth in the Chinese market during January–November 2025, reflecting rising demand and improved trade facilitation

READ December 26, 2025
Pakistan rice expo...

Pakistan rice exports declined by 40.02% in volume in July-November period of fiscal year 2025-26 Imad Uddin Pakistan rice exports have recorded a steep downturn amid intensifying

READ December 25, 2025
Govt approves impo...

Officials said the rice imports would help maintain adequate public food stocks and curb market volatility during Ramadan when demand for essentials rises sharply. UNB The

READ December 24, 2025
India’s rice stock...

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – India’s rice inventories in government warehouses climbed nearly 12% from a year earlier to a record high for early December after state-run

READ December 24, 2025
Indonesia to stop ...

By Vietnam News Agency Indonesia will not import rice for either consumption or industrial use next year, citing sufficient domestic production, according to a government

READ December 24, 2025
Kingdom, Sri Lanka...

Sreekanth Ravindran / Khmer Times Synopsis: Both sides explore opportunities to expand collaboration in high-value agricultural products and agri-food industries. Cambodia and Sri

READ December 24, 2025
Bangladesh interim...

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka  Bangladesh interim government has taken fresh initiatives to strengthen food security by approving proposals to procure 100,000 metric tons

READ December 24, 2025
India-Bangladesh T...

Bangladesh moves to ease tensions with India by approving the import of 50,000 tonnes of rice, signalling that economic needs are taking priority over political differences.

READ December 24, 2025
Russia will replac...

The Russian government did not extend the ban on the export of rough rice outside the Eurasian Economic Union for 2026 but established a quota on grain exports. This decision is

READ December 24, 2025
PHL palay output e...

PHILIPPINE PRODUCTION of palay (unmilled rice) is expected to decline 0.16% to 19.6 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2025-2026, the US Department of Agriculture

READ December 24, 2025
Bangladesh approve...

Reuters DHAKA: Bangladesh has approved the import of 50,000 metric tons of white rice from Pakistan under a government to government deal as part of efforts to stabilise domestic

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Indonesia’s ...

Statistics Indonesia earlier reported that potential domestic rice production this year is estimated at 34.79 million tonnes, up 4.17 million tonnes or 13.6% from 30.62 million

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India eyes record ...

Pranee Muenphangwaree India set for 10th straight record rice crop in 2026 as global stocks swell; Thai prices rise on China, Singapore deals while Cambodia exports fall People

READ December 23, 2025
India’s rice stock...

Wheat stocks stood at 29.14 million tons on December 1, up from last year’s 20.6 million tons. Reuters MUMBAI: India’s rice inventories in government warehouses climbed nearly

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CRF says rice expo...

Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: Cambodia exported 801,643 tonnes of milled rice to international markets in the first 11 months, up 39 percent from the same period last year.

READ December 23, 2025
Asia: White rice e...

Asian white rice (5% broken) export prices increased across major producing countries on 18 December compared to 26 November, as per data from the Vietnam Food Association. Prices

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Following unrest, ...

Shippers say shipments at risk in view of the unrest and also point to Dhaka’s ban on export of raw jute to New Delhi. By Subramani Ra Mancombu A section of exporters wants the

READ December 23, 2025
Odisha’s ric...

After meeting NFSA and SFSS needs and supplying CMR to FCI, the state had a surplus of 12 lakh tonne of rice and urged the Centre to lift it to safeguard farmers’ interests.

READ December 23, 2025
Indonesia’s ...

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Monday that the government’s rice reserve (CBP) is projected to reach 3.5 million

READ December 23, 2025
Paddy Rice Spread ...

 by Bioengineer In the quest to understand the dynamics of agricultural expansion and its implications on sustainability, a groundbreaking study has shed light on the historical

READ December 23, 2025
Philippine rice im...

By Dexter Barro II The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects the Philippines’ rice imports to decline by nearly 19 percent compared with the previous marketing

READ December 23, 2025
3,300 hectares of ...

Auteur: Mactar Ndiaye A regional development committee (CRD) brought together administrative and territorial authorities, financial partners and producers from the region around

READ December 23, 2025
India says no case...

press trust of india Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Monday said that India mainly exports expensive basmati rice to the US, and there is no case for dumping of the commodity

READ December 22, 2025
Indonesia Asserts ...

Indonesia has announced that it will not be importing rice for any purpose in the coming year, due to ample domestic production capabilities. This announcement was made at a

READ December 22, 2025
Philippines to cut...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects Philippine rice imports in 2026 to fall below 4 million metric tons, as domestic palay production is forecast to reach an all-time high

READ December 22, 2025
Centre’s new forti...

By Gurpreet Singh Nibber FRK is a nutrient-based supplement consisting of iron, folic acid and Vitamin B-12. There are 120 units in Punjab which are into production of FRK. A

READ December 22, 2025
Farmers produce 20...

BSS Along with the excellent yield of the staple food grain, farmers are happy to see excellent prices of coarse Aman paddy (per 40 kg) in the local market, ranging from Taka

READ December 22, 2025
Asia rice: Thai ra...

Thailand’s rice prices climbed to their highest in more than seven months, following a deal with China to buy Thai rice, while rates in India and Vietnam strengthened on

READ December 22, 2025
Gov’t revenu...

By Derco Rosal Overall revenue collection performance of the national government is emerging weaker than the full-year target, due in part to the extended rice import ban and the

READ December 22, 2025
Philippines to cut...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects Philippine rice imports in 2026 to fall below 4 million metric tons, as domestic palay production is forecast to reach an all-time high

READ December 21, 2025
Import ban redefin...

Bernama JAKARTA: Indonesia’s ban on rice imports has contributed to a decline in global rice prices, the country’s Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said

READ December 20, 2025
Indonesia to stop ...

By VNA  Indonesia will not import rice for either consumption or industrial use next year, citing sufficient domestic production, according to a government official. The

READ December 20, 2025
Strengthening prod...

In recent times, many farming households in the communes of Ninh Thanh Loi, Vinh Loi, Vinh My, Vinh Thanh, Vinh Loc, and others in Ca Mau Province have connected with each other

READ December 20, 2025
New prospects for ...

After more than two years implementing the project on sustainable development of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission specialised rice cultivation associated with

READ December 19, 2025
Iranian firm issue...

Monitoring Desk Iranian company Jahad Sabz has issued an international tender to procure 10,000 metric tonnes of rice from Pakistan, according to a tender document circulated to

READ December 19, 2025
Asia rice: Thai ra...

Reuters BENGALURU/BANGKOK/MUMBAI/HANOI/DHAKA: Thailand’s rice prices climbed to their highest in more than seven months, following a deal with China to buy Thai rice, while

READ December 19, 2025
Wholesale rice pri...

Shahadat Hossain Farmers say they are struggling to secure fair prices for paddy despite persistently high rice prices. Highlights: Wholesale prices of coarse and medium-grade

READ December 19, 2025
Myanmar to export ...

Global New Light of Myanmar The Myanmar Rice Producers and Planters Association stated that Myanmar and EU trade partners have agreed shipment of Myanmar’s parboiled rice (6.22

READ December 19, 2025
Philippines to sca...

The Philippines is expected to reduce rice imports in 2026 to below 4 million tonnes (mnt) as domestic palay (unmilled rice) production rebounds from weather-related setbacks,

READ December 19, 2025
Bangladesh’s Haor ...

Kishoreganj and Sunamganj, Bangladesh (202, 24, 25 November 2025) – Farmers in Bangladesh’s flood-prone haor (wetlands) region are testing new rice varieties designed to

READ December 19, 2025
Japan hikes intere...

By AFP The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 30-year high of 0.75 percent on Friday, the first increase since January, as it said the economy had shown signs of improvement.

READ December 19, 2025
Latin American Mar...

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The 6th U.S. Rice Quality Symposium, a key part of the annual USA Rice Outlook Conference, was held here last week helping to ensure U.S. rice stays

READ December 19, 2025
Govt revises rice ...

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Friday reduced the price of rice supplied from its buffer stock to grain-based ethanol producers by a significant 20 per cent, within 10 days

READ December 19, 2025
Tariff  on rice no...

Ada Pelonia BROAD agriculture sector coalition Sinag has renewed calls to reinstate the 35-percent tariffs levied on rice imports as retail prices remain elevated. The group made

READ December 18, 2025
GI certification l...

By Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) reports that Geographical Indications (GI) have increased the economic value of Thai rice

READ December 18, 2025
DA eyes munggo as ...

Author: DA Press Office  The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing to shift as much as 37,000 hectares of rice land in Nueva Ecija into mungbean production as the National

READ December 18, 2025
Indonesia achieves...

Continued productivity growth in rice and maize is expected to support broader economic stability and reinforce Indonesia’s agricultural sector competitiveness. INDONESIA

READ December 18, 2025
Paper by Ateneo re...

FILIPINOS consumed 2.3 million metric tons more rice than the country produced in 2023 an 18-percent deficit that has locked the Philippines in a deepening reliance on imports.

READ December 18, 2025
Iranian company is...

Reuters Hamburg, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Iranian firm Jahad Sabz Company has issued a tender to purchase 10,000 metric tons of rice sourced from Pakistan, a copy of the tender

READ December 18, 2025
Afghanistan’s Rice...

Afghanistan’s National Statistics and Information Authority has announced that rice production across the country reached 447,000 metric tons in the 1404 solar year, marking a 2

READ December 18, 2025
Rice exports stagn...

India’s rice exports remained largely stagnant during April-November 2025 (8MFY’26) with shipments valued at $7.3 billion – marginally above $7.29 billion

READ December 18, 2025
Uganda nears relea...

The project seeks to meet surging demand for locally grown aromatic rice that can compete on quality, aroma and yield. UGANDA – Ugandan agricultural researchers are finalising

READ December 18, 2025
Chhattisgarh Recor...

‘Tuhar Token’ App Streamlines Procurement Process, Government Takes Strict Action Against Illegal Paddy Transport and Storage. Indian Masterminds Bureau Indian Masterminds

READ December 17, 2025
Rice exports stagn...

India’s rice exports remained flat at $7.3 billion during April–November FY25, as higher global stocks, robust crop yields, US tariffs, and Iran’s economic crisis weighed on

READ December 17, 2025
India says no dump...

Trump last week warned India of more tariffs on rice, accused New Delhi of dumping exports in US market. By Reuters NEW DELHI: India rejected U.S. accusations that it is

READ December 17, 2025
Rice imports from ...

Two of the countries that Trump will investigate for alleged price dumping. Stephanie L. López, EL VOCERO Following allegations of dumping in rice imports to Puerto Rico,

READ December 17, 2025
Indonesia Confirms...

Reporter: Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Coordinating Ministry for Food Security has announced that Indonesia will not import rice for either consumption

READ December 17, 2025
Indonesia’s rice i...

BERNAMA-ANTARA – Indonesia’s ban on rice imports contributed to a decline in global rice prices, Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said yesterday, reported

READ December 17, 2025
Bangladesh ramps u...

Pattabhi Agro Foods Private Limited, India has secured Package-09 for the procurement of 50,000 MT (+5%) of non-basmati parboiled rice in the tender published on 1st December. The

READ December 17, 2025
Indonesia achieves...

In 2025, Indonesia completely ceased imports of rice and maize, achieving a key goal in ensuring national food security. By mid-year, state rice reserves amounted to around 4

READ December 17, 2025
Mars Commits €18.5...

By Branislav Pekic Mars, the company behind brands like Ben’s Original, Tasty Bite, and Seeds of Change, is investing $20 million (€18.5 million) from 2020 to 2030 in

READ December 17, 2025
Rice imports expec...

RICE IMPORTS in 2026 are expected to fall below 4 million metric tons (MMT), with the Philippines ordering less from foreign suppliers due to strong domestic production, the

READ December 17, 2025
D.A.: Rice imports...

By PTV NEWS-DAC By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a bid to ensure balance between ensuring sufficient supply of rice without eating into the profits of domestic producers, the

READ December 17, 2025
India’s Exports Su...

Despite new US tariffs and allegations of rice dumping, India’s exports reach a six-month high as officials reject unfair trade claims and pursue diplomatic talks. Key Points

READ December 17, 2025
Govt rejects US cl...

India, the world’s largest rice exporter, shipped 20.2 million metric tons of rice in the 2024/25 financial year ending in March, including 335,554 tons to the United States, of

READ December 16, 2025
Govt to procure 50...

Business Desk : The government has decided to procure 50,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice and 80,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser. The decision was taken at a

READ December 16, 2025
Indian rice offere...

Reuters HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice which closed on Monday was estimated at

READ December 16, 2025
Adaptive Strategie...

 by Bioengineer In a pivotal study addressing the challenges of rice cultivation in flood-prone regions, a group of researchers from India, led by Raman et al., have introduced

READ December 16, 2025
India rejects US a...

Source: Reuters India on Monday denied U.S. claims that it is “dumping” rice in the American market, stating that its exports are primarily premium-grade basmati, which

READ December 16, 2025
India mostly expor...

No dumping investigation has been initiated by the US on Indian rice, says Commerce Secretary. By BL New Delhi Bureau Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has said that there is

READ December 16, 2025
Rice prices in Ceb...

Cherry Ann Virador THE sharp surge in rice prices in Cebu since August is more than just a local inflation crisis; it exposes the fragile supply chain that the Philippines, and

READ December 16, 2025
DA pegs PH rice im...

By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Philippines is expected to procure rice below four million metric tons (MT) in 2026 as the country is set to resume rice importation by

READ December 16, 2025
Korean Rice Export...

Rising U.S. consumption driven by health trends and Japanese interest in affordable Korean rice fuel record export growth. By Park Yu-yeon Local time, 9 a.m. on the 9th, Long

READ December 16, 2025
Rice Prices Surge ...

Reporter: Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that three flood-affected regions in Sumatra, namely Aceh, North Sumatra, and

READ December 16, 2025
Yangon Rice Showca...

Global New Light of Myanmar In order to help consumers understand rice, Yangon Rice Showcase 2025 will be jointly organized by the regional consumer affairs department and Myanmar

READ December 16, 2025
India rejects US d...

By Reuters NEW DELHI, Dec 15 (Reuters) – India rejected on Monday U.S. accusations that it is “dumping” rice in the United States, saying its rice exports

READ December 15, 2025
Agriculture at cro...

By Omar Javed Chohan Pakistan’s agriculture stands at a crossroads. It feeds a rapidly growing population, anchors rural livelihoods with around 38% of the Total Labor force

READ December 15, 2025
Govt to procure 50...

Observer Online Report The government has decided to procure 50,000 metric tons of non-basmati parboiled rice through international open tender to strengthen national food

READ December 15, 2025
Vietnamese rice pr...

With the upcoming Winter-Spring crop season, Vietnam will produce approximately 4 million tons of rice. If the Philippine market closes, the price of rice in our country could

READ December 15, 2025
Farmers in Nepal’s...

In Nepal’s farwest, most farmers have not been able to sell their paddy at a fair price despite the government announcing the minimum support price. Arjun Shah – The

READ December 15, 2025
CORPORATE WINDOW :...

Manan Aslam Food in Pakistan is usually discussed in cultural or emotional terms. What people eat is linked to habit, tradition, and affordability, while the deeper economic

READ December 15, 2025
Punjab: Rice mille...

Our Correspondent The Rice Millers Association, Punjab, at a meeting held in Fatehgarh Sahib on Saturday, threatened to close mills indefinitely if the state government did not

READ December 15, 2025
Hike paddy procure...

Roushan Ali Hyderabad: Irrigation and civil supplies minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Prahlad Joshi to

READ December 15, 2025
Nov. palay farmgat...

THE average farmgate price of dry palay (unmilled rice) rose 6.5% month on month to a national average of P16.92 per kilo in November, the Philippine Statistics Authority said in

READ December 15, 2025
Ditwah forces impo...

Colombo, Dec. 15 (Daily Mirror) – The devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah may force the Government to import some varieties of rice, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation

READ December 15, 2025
Liberia partners V...

This investment project, which mobilizes foreign capital, is also a boost for the implementation of the National Agricultural Sector Development Plan (NADP) adopted in 2024.

READ December 15, 2025
REAP warns of majo...

Written by Shahnawaz Akhter in Trade & Industry Karachi, December 13, 2025 – The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has raised serious concerns over

READ December 14, 2025
USA Rice Recognize...

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. rice industry reinforces its longstanding commitment to conservation and sustainability each year by recognizing industry leaders to showcase their

READ December 13, 2025
India expected to ...

Source: Economic Times According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), India’s rice production in the MY 2025/26 is projected to reach a record 152 million tonnes. At

READ December 13, 2025
Federation of rice...

The price of a limited-time rice coupon that will be sold to municipalities in Japan will go down from the usual ¥500 to a uniform ¥477, the national federation of rice

READ December 13, 2025
Two reasons why th...

Washington plans new tariffs on Indian rice imports to protect struggling American farmers amid competitive pricing pressures. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The US is likely to impose

READ December 12, 2025
Vietnam targets st...

Sustainable rice export strategies were the focus of a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 10, where the Import–Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and

READ December 12, 2025
Malaysia firm disc...

A meeting between representatives of the People’s Committee of Can Tho and Malaysia’s Technofit Sdn. Bhd. on December 11 focused on the company’s proposal to develop a 10MW

READ December 12, 2025
ASIA RICE-Thai rat...

ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Thai rates hit 6-month high on floods, China demand hopes; India, Vietnam steady. Reuters By Noel John Dec 11 (Reuters) – Thailand’s

READ December 12, 2025
The Basmati Battle...

India almost certainly violates the letter of WTO subsidy limits while invoking technicalities to avoid consequences. However, characterizing this as

READ December 12, 2025
Govt to import 6.5...

Star Business Report The government is all set to import 6.5 lakh tonnes of food grains to boost national food stocks and ensure a buffer against volatility in rice and wheat

READ December 12, 2025
NFA assures enough...

By Rosalita Manlangit DAET, Camarines Norte (PIA) — The National Food Authority (NFA) assures that there is an ample supply of rice, enough to last for 21 days, in the

READ December 12, 2025
Indonesia’s rice, ...

Source: WORLD-GRAIN.com Rice and corn production in Indonesia is forecast to decline in marketing year 2025-26 despite another year of favorable weather, while wheat imports

READ December 12, 2025
P20 rice now avail...

Story by GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday announced that the P20-per-kilo rice program is now available in all of the 82 provinces of the

READ December 12, 2025
Myanmar boosts ear...

Myanmar News Agency Under the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Programme-3 (2025), Myanmar yesterday signed four Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) concerning

READ December 12, 2025
Trump targets Indi...

The United States imports about 1.3 million tons of rice annually, mostly aromatic varieties (like Basmati) from Asia. And here’s the interesting part – 26% of

READ December 11, 2025
Global rice prices...

Global rice prices had slipped to multi-year lows at the start of 2025 as swelling supplies and uneven export demand pushed down benchmark quotes across several origins. The

READ December 11, 2025
The future of rice...

Safeguarding rice production and the natural environment is crucial for ensuring food security, climate resilience, and sustainable development. In the IRRI report on “The

READ December 11, 2025
Why India is not ‘...

US is not a very large rice producer, yet exports more than what it imports. What India sends there are premium, expensive varieties. Neither fact points to India

READ December 11, 2025
Vulnerable Nepali ...

NEPAL NEWS Despite an uplift in domestic production, paddy and rice imports have exceeded Rs 10 billion (10 arba) within the initial four months of the current fiscal year.

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Philippine rice im...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter / @jordeenelagare MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice imports are expected to end up 5.4 percent lower than originally expected

READ December 11, 2025
Bangladesh to impo...

Tribune Report The government has decided to import 50,000 tons of non-basmati parboiled rice from India at a rate of Tk42.98 per kilogram. The total government expenditure for

READ December 11, 2025
Myanmar’s rice exp...

Nyein Nyein Myanmar’s rice export in the past eight months of the current financial year 2025-2026, beginning 1 April, reached over 1.78 million tonnes worth US$575 million,

READ December 11, 2025
Vietnam’s ri...

By Hai Yen Vietnamese rice exporters are calling for government action after import restrictions from the Philippines, the country’s largest buyer, triggered a drop in

READ December 11, 2025
Japan’s feed indus...

FAS forecasts a 2.2% rise in corn imports for MY 2025-26, reaching 15.8 million tonnes, the highest volume in six years. JAPAN – Japanese feed millers are increasingly

READ December 11, 2025
Trump threatens In...

By Nileena Sunil President Donald Trump is making threats against India again, this time over rice. Trump has warned that more tariffs could be imposed on Indian rice, saying

READ December 11, 2025
Senegal suspends r...

Senegal, Africa’s third-largest rice importer and a fast-growing market for Vietnamese rice, has suspended imports for one month to support domestic producers, the ministry

READ December 11, 2025
Trump tariff threa...

U.S. tariffs on Indian rice sent shares of leading rice exporters sharply lower on Tuesday after President Donald Trump suggested that India may soon face additional import

READ December 10, 2025
Bangladesh Issues ...

Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Tuesday. The deadline for price

READ December 10, 2025
Indonesia’s rice, ...

By John Reidy JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Rice and corn production in Indonesia is forecast to decline in marketing year 2025-26 despite another year of favorable weather, while wheat

READ December 10, 2025
USDA: Philippine r...

By Dexter Barro II The country’s rice imports for the year are projected to decline by 1.4 million metric tons (MT) following the government’s imposition of a four-month

READ December 10, 2025
Trump threat to im...

Pallab Bhattacharya, New Delhi The Indian rice export industry is resilient and globally competitive, they say. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) today (9 December) said

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Govt to procure 50...

UNB The rice will be procured under international open tender method at a cost of Tk214 crore. The government is set to procure significant quantities of rice and lentil as part

READ December 10, 2025
Indian Rice Export...

Agribusiness In response to the recent statement by the President of the United States regarding Indian rice, the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) wishes to clarify the

READ December 9, 2025
EU moves to curb A...

The European Union is moving to curb rice imports from India, Pakistan, and other Asian suppliers under a new safeguard mechanism aimed at protecting its growers and millers from

READ December 9, 2025
Global rice prices...

ANN/INQUIRER.NET Global rice prices have fallen to their lowest level since April 2017 as many countries boosted domestic production, reducing their need for imported supplies,

READ December 9, 2025
‘India shoul...

TOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM US President Donald Trump is considering new tariffs on agricultural imports, including Indian rice and Canadian fertilizers, to support domestic

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Japan’s Feed...

A report from the Foreign Agricultural Service states that Japanese feed millers are opting for more corn in their rations due to persistently high rice prices. The FAS forecasts

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IRRI: New Whole-Gr...

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA (November 18, 2025) – As the world moves toward a population of nine billion, the challenge is no longer just producing enough food but ensuring it is

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Govt lends revolvi...

Sum Manet / Khmer Times Synopsis: The credit aims to provide working capital for rice procurement while ensuring fair prices for farmers. More than 30 rice mills and exporters

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Tamil Nadu Rice Re...

The Hindu Bureau The Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai, on Monday organised a field day to showcase its new variety AD18145, proposed for release as ADT 62.

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6,438 tons of rice...

observerid.com Jakarta, IO – The government is intensifying cross-sector coordination to ensure that food needs for people affected by floods and landslides in North Sumatra

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OCD delivers more ...

By Ben Moses Ebreo BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya (PIA) — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) delivered 1,200 cavans of rice on December 3 to replenish the dwindling relief

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How US Tariff Reli...

by Trade Brains India stands at an inflexion point in global agriculture trade. While the world’s supply chains buckle under protectionist pressures, Indian farm exports are

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Guard introduces t...

Zahid Baig LAHORE: Pakistan’s rice sector is poised for a major uplift as Guard Agricultural Research & Services Ltd (Guard) has successfully developed and advanced two

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Odisha clears surp...

After months of surplus and delayed lifting, Odisha disposes nearly 11 lakh tonne through extra allocations while FCI resumes procurement to meet the revised 58-lakh-tonne target

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Global rice prices...

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter / @jordeenelagare Global rice prices have dropped to their lowest since April 2017 as countries sought to shore up their local output,

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DA expands P20-per...

By: Joey A. Gabieta – Correspondent / @joeygabietaINQ TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Eastern Visayas has expanded its flagship food security

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Iran Suspends Subs...

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 7.​ Iran has suspended the provision of foreign currency for rice imports at a preferential rate, Trend reports. This

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EU poised to curb ...

EU council and Parliament concur to use safeguard mechanism against imports via tariff rate quota. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The European Union (EU) is set to curb rice imports

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Special to the Exp...

Tariff shocks, narrow markets and slow diversification expose Punjab’s vulnerabilities despite recent policy gains. Written by Deepratan Singh Khara and Anmol Rattan Singh Amid

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Centre’s new forti...

By Gurpreet Singh Nibber Fortified Rice Kernel manufacturing units will first have to produce and stack the fortified rice. Only after the food ministry team collects samples in

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Average price of r...

Japan’s average retail rice price hit a new record high for the first time in three weeks, according to agriculture ministry data. In the week ended last Sunday, the average

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Racket to sell flo...

By editor A racket involving the sale of rice that had been submerged in floodwaters and rendered unfit for human consumption and has been fraudulently cleaned and repackaged for

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MRF, MRPTA supply ...

Global New Light of Myanmar 108-pound rice sacks, as well as 10-kilogram bags of Shwe Bo Pawsan, Ayeyawady Pawsan, and Eimahta rice can be ordered through the home delivery system

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Global Cereal Outp...

Global cereal production is forecast to surpass 3 billion tonnes for the first time in 2025, driven by record wheat output in Argentina and higher estimates for coarse grains and

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How agricultural i...

Mohammad Kamruzzaman Milon For five decades, Bangladesh’s agriculture has powered food security and rural livelihoods, yet climate change now threatens that success. Average

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Japan’s aver...

Japan’s average retail rice price hit a new record high for the first time in three weeks, according to agriculture ministry data. In the week ended last Sunday, the average

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Farmers sound the ...

Zachary Ehrmann Farmers across Eastern Europe are facing mounting challenges as ongoing droughts threaten agricultural systems and water supplies. Per Rubryka, rising

READ December 6, 2025
Why Mars is Invest...

By Jasmin Jessen Mars has committed to investing US$20m in rice farming and sourcing to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture practices and improve crop resilience Billions

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2025 International...

By Dr. Tim Walker, CEO, Horizon Ag, LLC ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, & URUGUAY – I was honored to be selected to travel to South America as part of the 2025 International Rice

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Cambodia’s export ...

Khmer Times Cambodia exported 801,643 tons of milled rice to international markets in the first 11 months of 2025, up 39 percent from 575,562 tons over the same period last year,

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Pakistan, Iran to ...

MG News November 04, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen collaboration in agriculture, food security, and trade, with Tehran planning to import 350,000

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Dong Thap farmers ...

SGGPO Farmers in Dong Thap Province are now benefiting from programs promoting the cultivation of high-quality rice varieties under contract farming and guaranteed purchasing

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Asia: Thai rice pr...

Thai rice export prices surged to their highest level in nearly four months on 27 November as flooding in key growing regions tightened near-term supply and supported market

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Punjab millers sta...

By Gurpreet Singh Nibber The Centre relaxed the damage/discolouration limit to 10% but did not ease the requirement of two-thirds rice recovery from the milled paddy. Rice millers

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PhilRice forms co-...

by The Manila Times ANATIONAL network of cooperative has been formed to improve the earnings of rice farmers while giving consumers greater confidence in the rice they purchase.

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Punjab sees lowest...

Agriculture ministry data shows area under rice cultivation in Punjab this season reached a record high of 32.46 lakh hectares. Yet, the produce is lowest ‘since 2016’. Soumya

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DA pushes producti...

By Giselle P. Jordan THE Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to increase domestic production of a rice variety that won the country an award last month. NSIC Rc 218 or Mabango 3,

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Chinese scientists...

Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia SHANGHAI, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese scientists have identified key genes and molecular pathways that enable rice to sense and adapt to high

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RI Govt triples ri...

C Tapanuli, N Sumatra (ANTARA) – Indonesia has tripled its rice supply for flood- and landslide-hit areas in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, Agriculture Minister Andi

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Tradition and supp...

By Michael Huband Rice-growing in Japan is facing greater pressure than ever before, making sake production challenging. Yet tradition and collective action are both helping the

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Vietnam 2025 rice ...

Source: Interaksyon Vietnam’s rice exports are forecast to fall 11.5% this year to around 8 million metric tons due to a sharp fall in shipments to the Philippines, the

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Vietnam aims to bu...

Vietnam is determined to cultivate several strong agricultural enterprises that can lead both the region and the world by 2030, enhancing its integration into global value chains.

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IRRI affirms stron...

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines – The International Rice Research Institute recently joined the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute’s (DA-PhilRice) in

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Rice procurement i...

Due to early arrival of the paddy this year, the Centre allowed procuring agencies in Punjab and Haryana to begin purchase from mid-September and in Tamil Nadu from September 1.

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REAP raises alarm ...

Recorder Report KARACHI: Group Chairman, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Abdul Rahim Janoo said that things are not good for rice as exports are going down the hill,

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Rice prices are fa...

By Charles Kingsley The past months have brought succour for Nigerian consumers. After months of sky-high prices, food inflation is starting to ease, contributing to a sharp

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PH rice import ban...

By Reuters HANOI — Vietnam’s rice exports are forecast to fall 11.5 percent this year to around 8 million metric tons due to a sharp fall in shipments to the Philippines, the

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Kharif foodgrain o...

Story by Vijay C Roy,Dhirendra Kumar New Delhi: India’s kharif foodgrain output is expected to rise to 173.33 million tonnes in 2025-26, as plentiful monsoon rains boosted

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Rice yields increa...

TBS Report Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), a water-saving irrigation technique, has increased rice production in Bangladesh, according to a recent study.  Boro and Aus

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Farmers count loss...

Mostafa Shabuj, Sukanta Halder Rates dropped by more than Tk 100 per maund in two weeks as growers blame rising imports even amid peak harvesting. As the Aman paddy harvesting

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Aman paddy, rice p...

BSS GAIBANDHA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS) – Aman paddy and rice procurement drive has begun in Saghata upazila of the district amid much enthusiasm to the concerned.  In this

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N. Korean rice pri...

Won-dollar exchange rate decline from 38,000 won to 35,300 won drives grain price decreases across Pyongyang, Sinuiju and Hyesan markets as import-dependent economy shows growing

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A New Soil Map Dri...

Hanoi, Vietnam, October 30, 2025 – The new Soil Nutrient Map developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) was center stage at an Expert Consultation Meeting,

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Climate-Smart Rice...

New research from a multi-institutional team identifies specific rice varieties and modified fertilizer use as key methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from rice

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BD issues another ...

Reuters  HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Monday. The deadline

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Vietnam 2025 rice ...

Vietnam is the world’s third-largest rice exporter, after India and Thailand, and its key markets are the Philippines, Indonesia and Africa Reuters HANOI: Vietnam’s

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Major grain market...

M.B. Kalhoro LARKANA: Trading at the major grain market (Anaj Mandi) of Qambar-Shahda­dkot district resumed on Monday after weeks-long closure when all stakeholders reached an

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Business leaders a...

Siddiqi Group Chairman, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), Abdul Rahim Janoo said, “Things are not good for rice as exports are going down the hill, and this year

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Rice, fish, meat k...

FE REPORT Rice, fish, and meat remained the dominant drivers of food inflation in October, accounting for 99.78 per cent of the total, while a continued decline in vegetable

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Rice was the bigge...

UNB, Dhaka Rice alone contributed about 47% of total food inflation in October while vegetables posted a strong negative impact because of seasonal abundance, according to

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Rice imports from ...

Rice prices have gone down Tk 5-6 per kg at the Hili Land Port market as supply exceeds demand. Dinajpur Correspondent, bdnews24.com Rice imports from India have been suspended at

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Compromise on rice...

Under the agreement, most-favoured-nation tariffs will be reimposed if rice imports surge by 45% compared to a baseline of 387,000 tonnes. Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro Negotiators from

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Andhra’s ‘Superfin...

Officials familiar with the matter say the department is exploring options to prevent further loss, but no concrete mechanism has been announced yet. B Kartheek HYDERABAD: The

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High Exchange Rate...

November inflation hits 2.4% as agricultural, petroleum costs soar; processed foods, dining-out prices at risk. By Yu Jun-ho Due to the high exchange rate, petroleum products and

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Rice farmers predi...

NAN  Some Farmers’ associations in Lagos State have predicted further drop in the price of the commodity ahead of the yuletide following Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s slash in

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Seal on rare rice ...

The registration under the central body is important as once the variety is registered by farmers of a state, no MNC can clone the variety or change its name. Snehamoy Chakraborty

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Simple and scalabl...

By Amanda Lim A multi-institutional study conducted in Bangladesh finds pairing reduced nitrogen use with low-emission rice varieties can cut emissions without compromising yield.

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Rice exporters bra...

The setting of new conditions signals India’s dedication to providing consistent domestic supplies and price situations. By Vikram Marwaha India’s rice export ecosystem is

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Rice and fish driv...

TBS Report Rice alone accounted for nearly half of total food inflation, according to the Economic Update and Outlook report by the Planning Commission’s General Economics

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IRRI and BRMP alig...

BOGOR AND JAKARTA, Indonesia (16 November 2025) — IRRI meets the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Development and Modernization, also known as the Badan Perakitan dan

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Indonesia remains ...

JAKARTA – The Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported that Indonesia continued to import rice in October 2025. BPS Deputy Director of Statistics, Distribution and Services,

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Rice prices climb ...

By Kim Min-jeong Last month’s farm-gate rice price rose 24% from a year earlier. Normally, prices fall starting in October, when new-crop rice is harvested, but this year the

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Rice farmers expec...

By: NAN Some farmers’ associations in Lagos State have predicted a further drop in the price of rice ahead of the yuletide following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s reduction

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DA warns of fake r...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is sounding the alarm over unscrupulous groups peddling bogus rice-import allocations in a bid to make quick money, warning importers not to

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NFA promotes respo...

By Harvy T. Bangayan PAGADIAN CITY, (PIA) — The National Food Authority (NFA) Zamboanga del Sur urged the public to value rice and support local farmers at the

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