In a telephonic conversation, the official told ANI, “There is no shortage of rice in Bangladesh at this moment. However, due to recent severe floods, the government has decided to import rice in order to avoid the crisis in the future.” Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 27 (ANI): Bangladesh interim government has started importing rice from India. […]
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday announced it is in discussions with Pakistan for the allocation of at least one million metric tons of rice to be imported by the Philippines. In a statement, the DA said both nations “could reach a final deal by June next year.” […]
Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Friday. The deadline for submission of price offers is Jan. 9. A previously issued tender from Bangladesh also seeking 50,000 tons of rice closes on Jan. 1. The tender continues heavy rice purchasing by […]
The agricultural and processed food products exports development authority (APEDA) has set an export target of $ 26.56 billion for FY25. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by over 8% to $14.01 billion during the April-November periods of the current fiscal year compared to FY24 after the government […]
Bangladesh had welcomed two ships from Karachi port twice in the past few days. On November 13, a container-carrying ship arrived at Chittagong port. This had happened for the first time since Bangladesh’s Independence. By Vikas Mehta The interim government of Bangladesh is all set to receive its first consignment of rice imported from India. […]
By PTV NEWS-DAC By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet On Thursday (Dec. 26), Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. 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 […]
Reuters Indian rice export prices extended declines to a 17-month low this week on depreciation in rupee to a record low, and demand remained muted in key hubs during the holiday period. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $439-$445 per ton this week, down from the last week’s $440-$446. While, Indian […]
