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‘Anticipate the Worst’: Minister Says Rice Exports on Hold Despite Record-High Reserves

Reporter Rachel Caroline L. Toruan. TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman emphasized that boosting national rice reserves remains the government’s top priority before allowing rice exports, even as production surges and stock levels reach 3.18 million tons. “We need to ensure the strength of our stock first,” Amran stated during a National Coordination […]

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 becoming cheaper amid the ongoing Boro paddy harvest. However, farmers are concerned about low paddy prices and fear further declines as harvesting peaks. […]