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Japan eyes more rice exports as domestic consumption set to decline

KYODO NEWS TOKYO – The Japanese government on Friday vowed to explore new overseas markets and provide support for more efficient production as part of efforts to increase rice exports in response to an envisioned long-term contraction in domestic consumption. In the annual white paper on food and agriculture for fiscal 2024 approved by the […]

Food ministry directed to step up rice consignment inspections

NA committee calls for tighter rice export inspections, reviews trade bills, and stresses targeted tax relief to support food sector and industrial growth. By Ghulam Abbas. ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by MNA Muhammad Jawed Hanif Khan, has once again urged the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to strengthen […]

“2,000-Yen” govt-stockpiled rice reaches consumers in Japan

Jiji Press. Japanese government-stockpiled rice released under no-bid contracts started to hit store shelves at reasonable prices in some areas in the country on Saturday, with the focus now on whether this would lead to price falls for other types of rice. Some retailers, including supermarket chain Ito-Yokado Co., began selling government-stockpiled at some of […]

Rice farming gains support

Riya Mala – Multimedia Journalist The Ba Rice Farmers Association is urging farmers to utilize their vacant land for production, highlighting the significant government grants and expanded services from Fiji Rice available to support them. Rajesh Singh is encouraging farmers to seize these opportunities to boost productivity and profitability. Singh says that with the right […]

India’s Food-Grain Production Reaches 354 Million Tonnes; Wheat, Rice & Maize Boom

Source: Free Press Journal India’s foodgrain production is estimated to have reached 354 million tonnes in 2024-25, which is 6.6 per cent higher than last year’s (2023-24) production of 332 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates. The estimates are based on all major crops, including wheat, rice, maize, soyabean, pulses and groundnuts. The […]

Top 5 Rice Producing States in India 2025

Discover the top 5 rice producing states in India for 2025. Explore detailed insights on West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, highlighting production stats, farming practices, and regional strengths in rice cultivation. Sumit Arora. Rice, being the staple food for more than half of India’s population, holds a significant place in the […]

Cabinet approves FY26 minimum support price for Kharif crop; rice MSP increased by 3 percent

The government has approved the MSP for 15 crops, which include rice, jowar, bajra, pulses, soybean, and cotton. While the MSP for nigerseed, ragi, and cotton have been improved substantially, rice or paddy, which forms the bulk of Kharif production, has seen an increase of just 3 percent in its MSP. Written by FE Business […]

Indian rates steady near two-year low; Vietnam, Thailand activity muted

Key points: Ample supplies and expectations of another bumper crop in India kept rice export prices near a two-year low this week, while Vietnam and Thailand saw muted activity. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety (RI-INBKN5-P1) was quoted at $382-$389 per ton – its lowest level since June 2023 – unchanged from last week. Indian 5% […]