Poor soils and dry climate could undermine effort to expand rice growing by 1 million hectares, experts warn. By Dyna Rochmyaningsih In the swampy forests of Indonesian New Guinea, “food brigades” of soldiers are guarding bulldozers as they clear vegetation for future rice fields. The operation is part of an initiative announced late last year […]
By Jason Kendall WASHINGTON — Nations that export rice to the United States were among the hardest hit by new tariffs announced April 2, including the country’s top rice-trading partner: Thailand. White House officials said that, beginning April 9, all Thai rice imports to the United States will face an additional tariff of 36%. The […]
By John Reidy DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Milled rice production from Bangladesh’s three distinct growing seasons is forecast to reach 37.55 million tonnes in marketing year 2025-26, up 2.6% from the previous year’s estimated 36.6 million tonnes for the country’s largest grain crop, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US […]
Rising tariffs and falling prices threaten the rice industries in Thailand and Vietnam. As global rice markets fluctuate, both Thailand and Vietnam are navigating significant challenges in their rice export sectors. The recent announcement of a 36% import tariff on Thai rice by the U.S. government has raised alarms among exporters, particularly concerning the competitiveness […]
Reuters Prices of rice shipped from Thailand declined to an over three-year low this week due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose import tariffs and an existing market surplus, while India’s export prices neared a two-year low on subdued demand. A flat 26% tariff was imposed on all goods being exported by India […]
Rising temperature affected India’s wheat yield in North-Western plains in 2021-22I varieties gain, Government tells Rajya Sabha. By BL Mangaluru Bureau A new tariff line regime for rice-based on process (parboiled, others) and on variety (rice recognised by the Geographical Indication Registry, Basmati, others) will be implemented by the Centre from May 1 for the […]
5% broken rice offers cut by over $20/tonne in a month, while parboiled price prices down $14. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice exports from India are likely to pick up from June once competing countries such as Vietnam and Pakistan run out of stocks, traders said. A factor that could go in India’s favour is […]
The alarming lack of rainfall in Pakistan has severe implications for agriculture, water supply, and the overall ecosystem. This crisis affects not only humans but also animals and plant life. In recent years, Pakistan has experienced erratic weather patterns, with reports indicating a 70% reduction in winter rainfall. This significant decline has led to drought […]
