By: Dennis Atienza Maliwanag LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—The Philippines is on a path to self-sufficiency in rice production, with hybrid rice genotypes emerging as a critical innovation. As one of the world’s top 10 rice producers but also one of its largest importers, the nation faces the challenge of balancing its growing population and rising consumption […]
Dominique Nicole Flores – Philstar.com MANILA, Philippines — How much should rice prices be to ensure affordability for Filipinos while remaining fair to producers? For the Department of Agriculture, the answer is P42 per kilo of rice. But for peasant groups, there are nuances in pricing that need to be addressed. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu […]
by Liana Wait, UC Davis Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world’s population, but most farmers don’t grow high-yielding varieties because the seeds are too expensive. Researchers from the University of California’s Davis and Berkeley campuses have identified a potential solution: activating two genes in rice egg cells that trigger […]
TOKYO: The average price of Japanese rice sold to wholesalers by suppliers in October struck a record high on rising production costs, government data showed Tuesday, despite forecasts that the price would go down following the autumn harvest. The transaction price of unpolished rice harvested this year, which could affect retail prices, rose 57 percent […]
The quantum of PDS rice lost in distribution could have fed approximately 21.67 lakh families, if one is to go by the State’s traditional thumb rule of 20 kg of rice per family per month. T. Ramakrishnan Tamil Nadu was estimated to have suffered a loss of ₹1,900 crore during 2022-23 through leakages in the […]
The Government has decided to import up to 70,000 metric tonnes of Nadu Rice as a step to address the shortage of rice in the local market. Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe said the rice will be imported through the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), also known as Sathosa, and Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation. […]
The Ministry of Health has recently issued a recall notice for a batch of basmati rice sold under the Gold Star brand. The reason for the recall is the presence of pesticides in the product, which exceeds the legal limits set for food safety. The rice in question is packaged in 1 kg bags, with […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe announced that Sri Lanka will import 70,000 metric tonnes of Nadu rice. The decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the rice supply gap and ensure affordable access for consumers. Speaking at a media […]
Commerce Ministry reports that export prices have risen by up to 24% in boost for farmers. The Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise. Jasmine rice has seen a significant price increase, with premium varieties fetching 16,000 baht per tonne. […]
At the multi stakeholder COP29 panel discussion , ADB’s $14 billion food security commitment and the emerging partnerships reflecting the urgency of fostering sustainable and inclusive agricultural systems were highlighted, paving the way for bold and transformative innovations across sustainable agricultural practices, nutrition-focused interventions, and global resilience in Asia Pacific During the first week of […]
