Recorder Report. KARACHI: In a bid to safeguard the future of the rice export industry, exporters have urged for immediate reforms for the export of rice aimed at reducing disruptions and streamlining the export process, ensuring greater efficiency and smoother operations. Rice exports reached a record high of $4 billion in the last fiscal year […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday welcomed an initiative by MerryMart Grocery, a company under listed DoubleDragon Corp., to support the government’s effort to provide affordable rice options to Filipino consumers. “We need more good corporate citizens like MerryMart who are ready to extend a helping hand to assist the government in […]
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman informed that budget refocusing by his ministry last year helped push up rice production by 1.49 million tons year on year in August–December 2024. According to him, the budget was refocused to tackle the challenges wrought by climate change last year, such as the El Nino phenomenon, […]
Reuters. MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Prices of rice shipped from top exporter India were steady at an 18-month low while Thai rates were also unchanged from last week, amid muted demand and rising supplies. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $429-$435 per metric ton this week, unchanged from last week. Indian 5% broken […]
Nigeria’s rice production has fallen to 8.3 million tonnes for the 2024/2025 cycle, down from 8.9 million tonnes the previous year, despite ongoing government efforts to boost agricultural output. This decline raises concerns about the nation’s food security, as rising food prices and inflation continue to strain households. According to data from the United States […]
By Shahmir Kazi The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), founded in 1960, has been crucial in creating high-yielding rice varieties that have revolutionized agriculture worldwide. Often referred to as “miracle rice,” IRRI rice has been vital in tackling food security issues, especially in Asia, where rice is a dietary staple for billions. This article examines […]
By VNA. Vietnam’s rice exports from Jan. 1-15 reached 268,700 tons worth nearly US$165.7 million, up 38.7% in volume and 23.28% in value year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Food Association. However, export prices for 5% broken rice fell to $413 per ton, with 25% broken rice at $387 per ton. Despite the positive start, the […]
In a standing committee meeting, it was revealed the EU issued over 100 alerts concerning Pakistan’s rice exports. News Desk A recent revelation has brought to light that substandard and counterfeit rice has been exported from Pakistan to the European Union (EU). The issue was discussed in a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee […]
Reporter: Aisha Shaidra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said rice production in January-March 2025 is predicted to increase by 50 percent. Amran said that the data was obtained from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), which said that in January 2025 it rose 50 percent compared to last year and was predicted to rise 49 […]
By Salis bin Perwaiz. Sindh police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon on Wednesday met an eight-member delegation of the Rice Mills Association at the Central Police Office. The delegation apprised IG Memon of the problems and difficulties faced by them during various business activities, including the law and order situation in Karachi. Memon proposed that the […]
