Importers have to directly sell the imported rice in sacks in the market instead of repackaging these goods with the imported companies. The government has asked the private sector to import 327,000 tons of rice within one month, aiming to further control the price of the food grain in the retail market across Bangladesh. Fifty-nine […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare Philippine rice imports are inching closer to the 4-million metric ton (MT) mark, already surpassing a previous record achieved in 2022, as a confluence of typhoons and El Niño dry spell phenomenon slashed local production. This year through Nov. 7, the country imported 3.896 million MT of rice, with nearly 80 […]
Ministry says high price, new paddy deter traders. Despite approval for the import of 1.052 million metric tonnes of rice, letter of credits (LCs) to import only 9,500 metric tonnes have been opened, according to Food Ministry Secretary Md Masudul Hasan. Even after the government withdrew the 62.5% tax and duty on rice imports, private […]
By Ghulam Abbas MoNFSR Secretary briefs NA’s Standing Committee on progress, confirming a thoroughly probe and will submit its findings shortlyISLAMABAD: The high-powered committee tasked with investigating the interception of pesticides residues in Pakistani rice consignments in European Union (EU) has completed its findings and will soon submit its report to the Prime Minister’s Office. […]
