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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
