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Taiwan vows to protect rice farmers amid U.S. trade talks

Reporter TVBS News Staff TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan will defend its vital rice industry against trade pressures, the island’s top agricultural official vowed Thursday (April 10) amid growing anxiety over potential tariff concessions. Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季) made an unequivocal commitment to maintaining import barriers on American rice, underscoring the cultural and economic […]

DA pushes for local hybrid rice production in Davao region.

By Che Palicte. DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday it conducted the first harvest festival for locally produced hybrid rice seeds in Barangay Rang-ay, Banaybanay, Davao Oriental province, this week. In a statement, DA 11 (Davao Region) Executive Director Macario Gonzaga cited the importance of innovation, the development of local seed […]

Kenya and Korea Collaborate on Africa Rice Cultivation Complex in Mwea

Kenya and Korea Collaborate on Africa Rice Cultivation Complex in Mwea. Kenya and the Republic of Korea are jointly advancing the development of the Africa Rice Cultivation Complex, a major agricultural initiative to be situated in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. The Korean government, through the Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC), is overseeing the construction of a […]

Mixed week for U.S. export numbers

By John Perkins. There were a few bright spots in a generally slow week for U.S. export sales. The USDA says beef, rice, sorghum, soybean meal, and soybean oil export sales were up on the week, all seeing generally solid demand from the usual weekly buyers. Other key commodities during the week ending April 3rd […]

Bangladesh government endorses 133 firms to export fragrant rice after almost 1.5 years

The interim government has greenlighted the export of aroma rice after almost a year and a half, permitting 133 companies to ship out 18,150 tonnes of the food product. On Thursday, the commerce ministry authorised exports of 100-500 tonnes of rice per shipment in line with a company’s capacity. The ministry sent a letter to […]

Govt approves export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice

Star Business Report The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each. Meanwhile, Tanveer Food Ltd, Ajik FM CG Ltd, Ispahani Foods Ltd, Unicorn Distribution […]

Leading exporters of rice: Feeding the global market.

By LDN Guest Post Rice is more than just a staple food—it’s a vital component of global food security, cultural identity, and economic trade. As one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, rice feeds more than half of the global population. Behind this massive consumption lies an intricate network of production and […]

Trade jitters seen cutting price of rice imports

Ada Pelonia The quotation for imported rice could further decline after Washington announced the reciprocal tariffs it will slap on the trading partners of the United States, according to analysts. BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, recently reported that rice futures posted the largest annual decline among grains after US President Donald Trump unveiled America’s […]

Isabela State U biology students back production of Malusog Rice

By Oliver T. Baccay SAN MATEO, Isabela (PIA) — The biology students from Isabela State University (ISU) expressed strong support for the production of Malusog Rice, recognizing its potential to combat vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and improve the nutritional status of Filipinos. During the university’s BioWeek 2025 celebration, which was attended by over a hundred […]