Story by Kyodo News Rice prices in Tokyo surged more than 90 percent in April from a year earlier, despite recent stockpile releases by the government aimed at boosting supply to stabilize the staple food market, official data showed Friday. The 93.8 percent rise, following an 89.6 percent increase in March, marked the biggest year-on-year […]
Business Wire. TAIPEI, Taiwan Taiwan Premium Rice Enterprise Ltd. has once again partnered with the renowned Japanese trading company Kanematsu Corporation, to bring premium Taiwan rice to the Japanese market—a market renowned for its high standards in both quality and origin. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the global export of Taiwan’s agricultural products […]
JAKARTA – Member of Commission IV DPR RI Daniel Johan supports President Prabowo Subianto’s policy of allowing Indonesia to export rice abroad. However, he reminded the government to prioritize national interests and the welfare of farmers before exporting rice. “We support exports but it must be ensured that national needs are safe, and at least […]
by Carla P. Gomez The Department of Agriculture’s announcement that government will sell rice at P20 a kilo in the Visayas drew mixed reactions on Thursday, April 24. Under the P20 a kilo program, each family in the Visayas will be allowed a 10-kg. purchase per week or a total of 40 kg. every month, […]
