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Liberia Showcases Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties to Boost National Food Security

Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia — In a significant stride toward bolstering Liberia’s food and nutrition security, stakeholders from across the agricultural sector gathered on March 17, 2025, at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for a vibrant Field Day showcasing ten newly developed upland rice varieties. Organized by AfricaRice in partnership with CARI and the […]

Boro harvest cools rice prices, but farmers worry over paddy rates

Shahadat Hossain In the capital’s wholesale markets, BRRI-28 rice is selling at Tk58–60 per kg, Guti Shorna at Tk53–54, and Paijam at Tk55–57. Highlights: After months of high prices, rice is now on the wane amid the ongoing Boro paddy harvest but farmers are concerned about low paddy prices and fear further declines as harvesting […]

Asia rice: Strong rupee lifts Indian prices despite tepid demand

Reuters BENGALURU, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Indian rice prices climbed to a near one-month high this week, bolstered by an appreciation in the Indian rupee despite tepid demand, while Thai rice prices remained steady due to low demand and abundant supply. India’s rice prices for 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $390-$397 per ton, […]

Issues facing rice exporters to be resolved: Aurangzeb

Recorder Report KARACHI: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured to resolve all issues related to rice exports to bring more foreign exchange in the country. Former Chairman of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) and Convener of the FPCCI Standing Committee on Rice, Rafiq Suleman, met with Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb […]

India slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety

A 20% export duty on parboiled and milled rice kicks in May 1, 2025, as India aims to secure food stocks and regulate rice trade amid inflation worries. The Ministry of Finance has imposed a 20 per cent export duty on parboiled rice and specific milled rice varieties, with the new rule taking effect from […]

Chinese researchers discover world’s first heat-resistant rice gene.

Gene named QT12 identified by researchers from Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan boosts yields by 78%. News Desk Chinese scientists have discovered a key gene that significantly improves rice’s tolerance to extreme heat while preserving grain quality and boosting yields — a breakthrough with major implications for food security amid climate change. The gene, named […]

Philippines Plans to Start Subsidized Rice Sales in May

Story by Neil Jerome Morales. (Bloomberg) — The Philippine government plans to sell some of its rice inventories at heavily subsidized prices in May as residents in the Asian archipelago turn out for midterm elections. The state-owned National Food Authority will sell at least 370,000 tons of aging kernels from its warehouses at about 20 […]