Private imports of overseas rice have been increasing rapidly in Japan due to shortages in the domestic market. In the fiscal year 2024, rice import applications submitted to the government covered a record-high 991 tons as of the end of January. Currently, companies are able to profit from such imported rice, even though they have […]
By Carah Hart An extension agronomist with University of Arkansas says a seed shortage and a challenging ag economy have farmers taking a more cautious approach planting rice. Jarrod Hardke tells Brownfield “everyone is pretty much in a position of we better get this right the first time, because there won’t be opportunities for do-overs. […]
By Collins Agwam Dry season farmers in Nasarawa State have commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development for supporting them with the needed farming inputs to scale up rice production in the state. The FGN, in collaboration with IFAD, had empowered several farmer organisations with inputs in five out […]
By Susan Reidy LAGOS, NIGERIA — Corn, wheat, rice and sorghum consumption in Nigeria is expected to increase in 2025-26, driven by appreciation of the naira, slowing food price inflation and macroeconomic stabilization, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Wheat consumption is expected to increase […]
The agriculture ministry on Wednesday began to accept bids in the second round of its auction for government-stockpiled rice. The focus is on whether the release of reserve rice will help curb soaring rice prices. The government plans to consider a further release if necessary. The ministry decided in February to release 210,000 metric tons […]
K-Rice Belt initiative enhances agricultural production efforts in Africa by surpassing expectations. By Yun Hee-hun The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 27th that, in order to solve the Africa Kia issue, the South Korean government collaborated with local countries on the ‘K-Rice Belt’ project, producing a total of 3,562 tons […]
DNA testing in a prestigious European lab has proven that Pakistan is illegally growing and exporting Indian basmati varieties by modifying their titles. Harvir Singh Basmati varieties developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (Pusa Institute), are being pirated and grown by Pakistan. This allegation has also been proven in international lab […]
By Newsroom Kenya’s rice sector is facing the challenge of rising demand that by far outweighs production. Meeting this demand through increased production comes with possible risks to the environment that have to be addressed. As the country aims to boost production and achieve self-sufficiency through the flagship National Rice Development Strategy (2019–2030), it is […]
Recently, India removed all restrictions on rice exports, which had an immediate impact on the global market. As a result, rice prices in the international market dropped. By Analiza Pathak. Rice is a major commodity in global trade, and India holds the top spot as the world’s largest rice exporter. Even a small policy shift […]
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is reducing further the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice to reflect the decline in the prices of the grain staple in the global market. In a statement issued Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the MSRP for imported rice […]
