Nine out of ten grains of rice are grown in Asia. In the global trade of rice, almost one in every three grains will be exported from either Thailand or Viet Nam. Thailand alone produces approximately 20 million tonnes of rice annually, making it one of the top rice-exporting countries globally. This staple crop, consumed […]
Experts warn against predatory practices, call for cooperative farming GOHAR ALI KHAN. KARACHI: A gaggle of companies entering the agriculture sector has sparked calls from sustainable agriculture experts for these entities to prioritise food security, lower soaring agricultural prices, and support small growers by improving crop yields with advanced climate-resilient seeds and technology. Experts strongly […]
By VNA. Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore grew 28.45% to S$128.9 million (US$95.2 million) in 2024, making it the city-state’s third largest rice supplier, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore. The figure represented 28.25% of Singapore’s rice imports for the year. India and Thailand retained the top spots with export revenues of S$148.19 […]
By News Desk. MUMBAI: India’s rice exports held steady in 2024 despite New Delhi’s export curbs, as record high premium basmati rice shipments offset a decline in overseas sales of non-basmati rice, government and industry officials told Reuters. A steady flow of rice from the world’s biggest exporter should help bring down global rice prices […]
Exporters overcome global trade challenges; Basmati demand drives growth. By News Desk. Pakistan’s rice exports recorded a remarkable 19% growth during the first half of the current fiscal year, despite global trade disruptions and stiff competition from regional players. From July to December 2024, the country exported 3.06 million tons of rice worth $1.87 billion, […]
Shafiqul Islam, Dhaka The middle-class people are accustomed to eating fine rice, mostly miniket and nazirshail varieties, but these two rice varieties are being sold at Tk 80-90 a kg in the capital’s Karwan Bazar. Prices of fine rice rose by Tk 5-8 a kg over the past month. According to the state-run Trading Corporation […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) is seeking an additional budget of P9 billion this year to cover the additional cost of increasing its buffer stock, as mandated by the amended Rice Tariffication Law. Republic Act No. 12078, the amended RTL signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last December, […]
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rice crisis, where prices have soared and red rice disappeared from shelves due to price controls ahead of the New Year, was due to wrong government data, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. “The actual problem is that there is no reliable data on the rice requirement of the country, how much is […]
SEOUL – South Koreans’ consumption of rice continued its downward trend, reaching an all-time low in 2024, primarily due to changes in their diet and eating habits, data showed Thursday. Each South Korean consumed 64.4 kilograms of rice on average last year, down 0.3 percent, or 0.2 kilogram, from the previous year, according to the […]
By: Dianne Sampang. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing the country’s major retail chains to distribute affordable rice nationwide, emphasizing their crucial role in reaching many consumers. A statement on Thursday said that DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with representatives of major retail chains on Tuesday to discuss the […]
