Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star In 2026 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is projected to remain the world’s top rice importer for the fourth consecutive year in 2026, with total imports hitting 5.5 million metric tons (MT), the US Department of Agriculture said. The USDA estimated that Philippine rice imports would increase by […]
The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has set June 1 as the starting date for paddy transplanting operations. It means the sowing season is already underway. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba. Jalandhar “Tarikh Pe Tarikh…” Navjot Singh delivers this iconic dialogue from the 1993 Sunny Deol-starrer Bollywood hit ‘Damini’, as he prepares […]
NILPHAMARI, May 14, 2025 (BSS) – Experts in a training program have stressed the need to popularise the mechanized direct-seeded rice (DSR) technology among farmers to enhance rice production at reduced cost and braving the adverse effects of climate change. They viewed this in the hands-on training on ‘Power tiller operated seeder (PTOS) for local […]
By DA-NFA. The National Food Authority (NFA) on Monday started unloading 35,000 bags of well-milled rice in Cebu, a shipment from Mindoro that is part of the pilot test in the Visayas for the P20-a-kilo rice program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor and Southern Leyte have agreed to join the subsidized rice […]
Charles Nyandwi Rwanda plans to expand its rice cultivation area by an additional 2,000 hectares, from 35,167 hectares in 2024 to approximately 37,167 hectares by the end of this year, according to Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB). The expansion is among efforts to address the growing gap between rice demand and local production. […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare. MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) has started delivering well-milled rice to Cebu province in preparation for the resumption of the government’s sale of P20 per kilogram rice project through the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a statement on Tuesday, the NFA said it is currently unloading 35,000 bags […]
By : Gbenga Akinfenwa. • As second session of RMTP beginsIndustry players in Africa’s rice industry are advancing moves towards laying the groundwork for a new generation of leaders to drive inclusive growth, innovation, and prosperity across the region. One of such moves is the announcement of the second session of the maiden Rice Master […]
Although this marked the first drop since Dec. 23-29, prices are still more than double the ¥2,106 recorded during the same week a year earlier. The Japan News TOKYO – The average retail price of rice sold at supermarkets between April 28 and May 4 was ¥4,214 per 5-kilogram bag, ¥19 lower than the previous […]
Source: The Star Indian rice export prices dropped to a near two-year low this week, weighed down by weaker demand and depreciation in the rupee, while Thai rates rose to a more than two-month peak. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $384-$391 per metric ton, down from the last week’s $390-$397. Indian 5% […]
By: News Desk. Prices of rice have surged sharply in South Punjab’s largest wholesale market, leaving both traders and consumers concerned over the rising cost of a staple commodity, reported 24NewsHd TV channel Tuesday. In the Multan grain market, rice rates have jumped by Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per maund, depending on the variety. […]
