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These Rice Varieties Could End Hidden Hunger – Meet the Uttar Pradesh Farmers Making It Happen

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) by Anirban Nath, Sarvesh Shukla, Neeraj Kumar Tyagi, Swati Nayak, Mosharaf Hossain Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are driving the adoption of biofortified rice, improving nutrition and incomes through Seeds Without Borders. With better seeds, training, and market access, success stories like Durgawati Devi and Rajesh Singh show how a community-led […]

Rice market remains volatile  despite large-scale imports from India

Mohsin Ali Even after the arrival of 18,800 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from India via Benapole land port in the last four months, market prices remain high, causing hardship for consumers, particularly those from low-income groups. Despite government efforts to stabilise the situation, the price surge continues to strain household budgets. The substantial quantity […]

Thailand Boosts Rice Exports To Philippines By 60,000 Tons.

A.T.K. aims to help farmers as rice prices decline, promoting income growth through increased exports. On March 18, 2025, the Agricultural Market Organization (A.T.K.), under the leadership of Executive Director Mr. Panithan Meechaiyo, announced significant moves to aid Thai farmers grappling with declining rice prices. Following directives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, led […]

Pakistan secures major breakthrough in rice exports to Kenya

KARACHI – In a significant diplomatic and trade achievement, Pakistan has successfully negotiated a reduction in the customs valuation of its rice exports to Kenya, from 615to615to460 per metric ton. This landmark revision is expected to significantly enhance the competitiveness of Pakistani rice in the Kenyan market, providing a substantial boost to Pakistan’s rice exports […]

Gov’t agencies unite to boost rice self-sufficiency in Cagayan Valley

By Oliver T. Baccay TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Agriculture in Region 2 has strengthened its collaboration with various government agencies to implement agricultural strategies aimed at ensuring rice self-sufficiency in Cagayan Valley and supporting the country’s broader food security goals. Regional Executive Director Rose Mary G. Aquino emphasized during the Masagana Rice […]

Govt approves import of 50,000 tons of rice from India

Petrobangla will import one cargo of LNG from the international spot market. UNB The Advisory Council Committee on Government Purchases (ACCGP) on Tuesday approved several proposals, including the import of rice from India. Chaired by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, the meeting took a number of key decisions. As per the approved plan, the Food […]

Agri & processed food exports rise 13% in April-February of FY25

India’s agri-food exports up 13% to $22.67B (Apr-Feb). Rice shipments surge 21%, driven by eased restrictions. FY25 export target: $26.56B. Written by Sandip Das. India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by more than 13% year-on-year to $22.67 billion during the April-February period of the current financial year, driven primarily by a sharp […]

Policy shifts in India, Philippines reshape global rice market

A leading Indian-American agricultural economist and award-winning global food innovator has highlighted the policy shifts in India and the Philippines in late 2024 as game changers in the global rice market landscape. Samarendu Mohanty, recognized last year by the World Food Prize Foundation as one of the Top Agri-food Pioneers worldwide and a specialist in […]