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Vietnam’s rice industry soars to $5.7 billion, redefining its global reputation.

Vietnam’s rice industry has gone beyond quantity, focusing on quality and sustainability. The shift has brought higher prices, international recognition, and greater income for farmers, marking a historic year for the sector. Vietnam’s rice exports reached a record $5.7 billion in 2024, an achievement that goes beyond numbers. More than just selling at high prices, […]

Government adjusts paddy floor price to RM1,500, maintains local rice price for six months.

By KHOO GEK SAN and ZAKIAH KOYA. KUALA LUMPUR: The floor price of padi has been adjusted to RM1,500 per tonne, up from the RM1,300 per tonne prior to this and will take effect from Feb 16. The government will also maintain the price of local white rice at RM2.60 per kg by absorbing approximately […]

Indonesia’s Plan to Stop Rice Import Won’t Last Long, Vietnam Says.

Jayanty Nada Shofa. Jakarta. A diplomat representing major rice supplier Vietnam recently responded to Indonesia’s plan to stop the import of its staple food, saying that Jakarta might eventually change its mind. Indonesia wants to stop importing rice this year. The country mainly imports rice from fellow ASEAN countries, particularly Vietnam. Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia […]

APEDA asks rice exporters to adhere to the EU pesticide residue cap on stem borer insecticide.

The maximum residue level norms on Thiacloprid will come into force in Europe on May 12. By BL Chennai Bureau The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has asked rice exporters to adhere to the new maximum residue limit (MRL) set by the European Union (EU) for Thiacloprid, which is used against […]

Pakistan wins Basmati rice ownership battle against India in global market

New Zealand and Australia recognise Basmati as a Pakistani product. Syed Safdar Abbas In a major victory for Pakistan, the global battle over Basmati rice ownership has resulted in India’s defeat. Both New Zealand and Australia have officially recognised Basmati as a Pakistani product, while a similar decision from the European Union is also expected […]

Farmers on a mission to promote a forgotten native rice variety in Madurai region.

Research shows that Thillainayagam rice variety contains 7.15% protein and 78.25% carbohydrates, in addition to minerals like potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, manganese and copper. C. Palanivel Rajan. ‘Thillainayagam’, a native rice variety with its origin traced to the integrated Madurai region comprising Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar districts, is now being promoted by farmers […]

What happens next after the DA declares a food security emergency on rice?

By Jumalynne Doctolero The Department of Agriculture has declared on Monday, a nationwide food security emergency to mitigate the effects of the continuous price increase of rice in the country. Under the food security emergency, the Agency will now release rice buffer stocks stored by the National Food Authority (NFA) which is approximately 300,000 metric […]