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IRRI facilitates training of trainers (ToT) for rice carbon markets study in Southeast Asia

Banking on collaborations to better understand farmers’ readiness to participate in carbon markets, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently conducted a series of capacity-building activities in Thailand and Vietnam, including Training of Trainers (ToT) and enumerator workshops, as part of its ongoing projects to accelerate methane reductions in rice farming Rice farming, a vital […]

Paddy areas shrink in Nepal’s Karnali as disease, low irrigation take a toll

Most farmers engaged in growing paddy are now lured into cash crops such as apples and vegetables. Tripti Shahi, The Kathmandu Post BIRENDRANAGAR – Farmer Ratan Rawat of Chandannath Municipality, Jumla, diversified his farming from traditional paddy cultivation to cash crops like apples and vegetables. He initially used to cultivate paddy only. Rawat is now […]

Year-end surprise: Vietnam’s rice prices dip after historic export gains

As Vietnam celebrates its most successful year for rice exports, with nearly $5.8 billion in revenue, late-year price drops underscore the volatility of global markets. A record-breaking year for Vietnamese rice According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Vietnam exported approximately 9.01 million tons of rice in 2024, generating nearly $5.8 billion […]

Pakistan’s rice exports to grow

Exporters make inroads into overseas markets due to paddy’s good quality. SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: Pakistani rice, an important commodity that ensures food security and earns foreign exchange for the country, is likely to continue its rising streak in export markets next year as well, as the commodity has been widely admired in the ongoing year […]

Pakistan’s rice exports poised for 10% growth amid global demand surge

Rice exports reach $1.515 billion in five months; India’s white rice export ban and growing demand in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines benefit Pakistani rice exporters. By Monitoring Desk With rising demand for Pakistani rice due to its quality and aroma, exports are expected to increase by 10% in the first half of the […]

Rice shipment from India, first for Yunus government, to arrive today

DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to receive its first consignment of rice imported from India since the formation of the new interim govt even as it looks to be drawing closer to Pakistan than to its immediate neighbour India, which stood beside Bangladesh in 1971 through shared sacrifices. Bangladesh had witnessed ships coming from Karachi twice […]

DA to remove brand labels on imported rice to stop price manipulation.

By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday it would remove brand labels on imported rice to combat alleged price manipulation in local markets. In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the plan will cover “premium” and “special” imported rice labels which are being used to justify the […]

Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low

ASIA-RICE/ (PIX):ASIA RICE-Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low. Reuters Thai traders foresee price drop post-New Year due to increased Indian supply Supplies from autumn-winter harvest running low – Vietnam trader Bangladesh imports rice from India through tenders By Ashitha Shivaprasad Dec 26 (Reuters) – Indian rice export prices extended declines to a […]

Indonesia to boost rice purchases from their farmers to ensure food security, support growers

JAKARTA (Xinhua): The Indonesian government plans to purchase more rice from farmers in 2025 to enhance their welfare and ensure food security, a minister has announced. Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said that the volume of rice purchases would increase from 2 million tons this year to 2.5 million tons next year. The […]

Agriculture chief targets rice-pricing manipulation.

Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has announced plans to remove brand labels from imported rice, citing concerns that some industry players are manipulating the system to inflate prices and exploit Filipino consumers. “After conducting a series of market visits, we now have reason to believe that some retailers and […]